Sandy Claus 5k and Mistletoe Fun Run
About this race
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
REGISTRATION SLOTS THAT ARE GUARANTEED A TSHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL ARE SOLD OUT. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AND ENJOY ALL THE OTHER PERKS OF THE SANDY CLAUS 5K INCLUDING RUNNING UNDER THE LIGHTS AND OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS IF YOU PLACE.
Sandy Clause 5K & Mistletoe Fun Run
Saturday, December 13th | Jekyll Island, GA
Ditch the snow boots and grab your running shoes—Sandy Clause is coming to town! Join us on the beautiful shores of Jekyll Island for a coastal Christmas celebration like no other. This year’s event will be extra magical as it takes place under the lights on Jekyll Island, adding a twinkling coastal glow to your run. Participants will run/walk past the iconic Jekyll Christmas light installations. Whether you're racing for a PR or strolling with friends, you'll enjoy a sparkling run full of holiday cheer.
Sandy Claus 5k starts: 6:30am
Mistletoe Fun Run starts: 7:00am
Costumes encouraged—Santa hats, reindeer antlers, ugly sweaters (breathable ones, please), or go full beach elf!
Finish line perks include holiday tunes, coastal treats, and maybe even a visit from Sandy Clause himself—he trades his sleigh for a beach cruiser down here. Runners will also receive Holiday inspired swag, awards for the overall and age group winners.
Don’t wait for the last-minute gift rush—register early and join us for a holly jolly good time!
We may not have snow, but we’ve got plenty of sand—and we promise, it’s way easier to run in.
ONE OF A KIND FINISHER MEDALS
Overall Male and Female Awards, Overall Masters Male and Female Awards.
Age Group Awards: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Packet pick up: Friday December 12th: 2pm-6pm at the entrance to Jekyll Island off of Hwy 17. See map below.
Saturday December 13th: 5:30am-6:15am for the 5k. Until 6:45am for the Fun Run. Both at the start/finish area.
Start and Finish for all races will be at Pier Rd and Hopkins Avenue.
Join fellow runners on December 13, 2025 for the Sandy Claus 5k and Mistletoe Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Jekyll Island.
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Sandy Claus 5k
Mistletoe Fun Run
Sandy Claus 5k-no shirt, no medal, no problem.
This category will not receive a shirt or finisher medal. Everyone gets a Christmas cookie. You are still eligible for the overall and age group awards and all the other perks.
About Jekyll Island
Sandy Claus 5k and Mistletoe Fun Run takes place in Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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