A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Atlanta
About the race
Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run is a holiday run about spreading love, giving selflessly, and enjoying togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, before the Christmas festivities.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. Waves close once they are full.
All paces and ages are welcome, and you can run or walk. Runners under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. There is no equipment or setup; this is a pure run with coordinators supporting you in a warm, stress-free setting.
What you get (swag bag)
- Running T-shirt, shipped to the address you register with (US only)
- Finisher's towel or giveaway
- Finisher's medal
- Digital training pack
- Technical running shirt (optional): lightweight, moisture-wicking, upgrade for $5 more
Timing
- Timing is optional: track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with our easy form to be posted online.
- Or ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
Packet pickup and bibs
- No packet pickup is required. Swag is shipped directly to you.
- Provide your full, correct US mailing address, including apartment number, and check the spelling.
- Race bibs are provided on race day.
When will I get my swag?
Your shirt arrives at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race updates
We email a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Last-minute registrations
Registrations made 2 weeks before the race are accepted. Shirts take time to ship, so your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Wave times
Email us your desired wave time at [email protected]. Waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Late runners can run upon arrival. Coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.
Virtual run option
The virtual run includes a training pack with digital tools. Virtual runs can be done any time and place you choose, using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal.
Charity fundraising (optional)
For every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with. Fundraising is optional.
Cancellation policy
Registrations made 2 weeks before the race are accepted.
The course
Location
Decatur, GA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Decatur
Decatur is the largest city in and the county seat of Morgan County, Alabama, USA, located on the banks of Wheeler Lake along the Tennessee River. Known as The River City, it had a population of 57,938 at the 2020 census. The humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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