SANDY CLAUS 5K AND MISTLETOE FUN RUN

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. 

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RACE LOCATION:  JEKYLL HISTORIC DISTRICT.  START/FINISH ON PIER ROAD AND HOPKINS AVENUE

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OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS

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AWARD FOR THE MOST FESTIVE OUTFIT

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TAKE YOUR PICTURE WITH SANTA

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RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION:     5:30AM

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Sandy Claus 5k starts:                                    6:30AM

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Mistletoe Fun Run starts:                                7:00AM

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AWARDS AND CHRISTMAS PARTY:                        8:00AM

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Jekyll Island is a state park and a fee is required to access the island.  The fees collected are used to maintain the infrastructure of the island. You can learn more about the fee here