12Dec
Claus Cause 5K
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 45 days
- Entry fee
- $40.00 (+$4.15 fee)
The Claus Cause
Jacksonville,
Florida,
United States
45 days left
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The Claus Cause
About the event
Join us on December 12, 2026, at Avenues Mall in Jacksonville for The Claus Cause 5K & Elf Dash Fun Run. This festive race is more than just a run; it's a celebration of the holiday spirit and an opportunity to support Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida.
The 5K course winds through the vibrant mall corridors adorned with twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere for runners chasing personal records or simply enjoying a family-friendly fun run. Participants can choose between Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus costumes (while supplies last), adding a whimsical touch to their race experience. Each runner will receive a custom bib and an exclusive finisher's medal.
For the little ones, there’s the Elf Dash Fun Run, offering kids a non-competitive holiday adventure with official elf hats and one-of-a-kind medals for all participants. The event promises awards for overall winners in various age groups, encouraging friendly competition among runners of all ages.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this heartwarming tradition that combines fitness, family fun, and community giving. Register today and help make a difference in the lives of young girls by believing in their limitless potential.
The 5K course winds through the vibrant mall corridors adorned with twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere for runners chasing personal records or simply enjoying a family-friendly fun run. Participants can choose between Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus costumes (while supplies last), adding a whimsical touch to their race experience. Each runner will receive a custom bib and an exclusive finisher's medal.
For the little ones, there’s the Elf Dash Fun Run, offering kids a non-competitive holiday adventure with official elf hats and one-of-a-kind medals for all participants. The event promises awards for overall winners in various age groups, encouraging friendly competition among runners of all ages.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this heartwarming tradition that combines fitness, family fun, and community giving. Register today and help make a difference in the lives of young girls by believing in their limitless potential.
Races offered
12Dec
Elf Dash
Running
- Distance
- 1K
- Countdown
- 45 days
- Entry fee
- $25.00 (+$3.50 fee)
12Dec
Triple Crown Series Entry: Includes all 3 races
Running
- Distance
- Triple Crown Series Entry: Includes all 3 races
- Countdown
- 45 days
- Entry fee
- $110.00 (+$8.35 fee)
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Jacksonville.
Temperature10.4° / 18.9°
Feels like8.0° / 17.3°
Sunshine hours7h 39m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity80.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:15
Sunset18:28
About Jacksonville
Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.
Jacksonville, colloquially nicknamed Jax, is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. It is the seat of government of Duval County, with which the city consolidated in 1968. It is the eleventh-most populous U.S. city and the largest city in the Southeast, with a population of 949,611 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Jacksonville metropolitan area, at over 1.76 million residents, is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 38th-largest in the United States. City-county consolidation greatly increased Jacksonville's official population and extended its boundaries, placing most of Duval County's population within the new municipal limits; Jacksonville grew to 900 square miles. It is the largest city by total area, land and water, in the contiguous United States.
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