Beck 5k- Cookies & Claus 2025

About the Event

Beck 5k Presents: Cookies & Claus 2025

Looking for a great way to help others and have a good time? Join us this year and enjoy a run/walk/hustle through the beautiful Palatka streets during Porchfest 2025. Enjoy the great bands and the cheers from the spectators as you wind your way through the neighborhoods.

🎅🍪 Cookies & Claus 5K – A Sweet Run for a Great Cause! 🎄🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Lace up your running shoes and bring your holiday cheer—Cookies & Claus is more than a race, it’s a celebration! Join us for this festive 5K where runners of all ages can enjoy the magic of the season while supporting a heartwarming cause.

After you cross the finish line, treat yourself to Mrs. Claus’s famous holiday cookies, made with love and guaranteed to bring a smile. Whether you're racing, walking, or just soaking in the cheer, there’s something sweet waiting for everyone.

All proceeds benefit Bread of Life of Palatka, helping ensure every family in our community has a reason to celebrate this season. Come for the run. Stay for the cookies. Leave with a full heart. ❤️

BENEFICIARY
The Bread of Life of Palatka is a nonprofit organization that works to address hunger and food insecurity in Putnam County, Florida. Many are already food insecure, and so many more are just one financial crisis away from not knowing where their next meal will come from. Join us as we run, walk, and laugh our way to the finish line.

WHEN
Race starts Saturday, December 06, 2025. 3 pm

Packet pickup will be on December 5, 2025, at MoRe Yard. 2000 Reid Street, Palatka, Fl. 32177

Packet pickup WILL be available on the day of the event at the start line. (Look for the signs)

WHERE
River Front Park is located at 100 Memorial Parkway, Palatka, Florida. 32177

ENTRY FEES

Early bird Special- $25.00 Register by August 01, 2025

Early Registration- $30.00 Register August 2 - October 1, 2025

Registration- $35.00 Register October 2- November 30, 2025

Late Registration- $40.00 Register 12/01/25- Race Day

Packet Pickup/Day of Registration- $40.00 if registering on packet pickup day or the day of the event

All runners who register by November 10, 2025, will be guaranteed a shirt in their selected size. Runners registering after November 11 may still receive a shirt, but it will be based on first come, first serve. We do our best to order enough for all potential runners, but please know your selected size will only be guaranteed if you register by November 10, 2025.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Email us!
Beck5k@checkbeck.com

Races Offered

5 km

Dec 06, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

15:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Palatka.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.5° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 9.7° / 19.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.9 /

water_drop 79.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.5° / 20.4°

wb_sunny 9.7° / 19.6°

air 9.9 km/h

water_drop 79.5%

About Palatka

Learn more about the host city, Palatka.

Palatka is a town of 20,000 people (2020) on the banks of St. Johns River in North Central Florida. One of the earliest cities to develop in the state, the city is home to charming historic neighborhoods and notable state landmarks. The area also offers numerous outdoor activities. These range from skydiving and kayaking to boating and golfing. Home to many festivals throughout the year, one event in particular pays homage to the city's most popular flower, the azalea. The flower can be viewed prominently throughout the city in early March, coinciding with riverfront festivities. The unique mixture of southern hospitality and Florida culture make Palatka a "must experience" destination for the roaming traveler.