Claus Cause 5K and Elf Dash: December 12, 2026 at The Avenues

The Claus Cause 5K and Elf Dash runs Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8 AM at The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville. It is a charity holiday run with a kids' dash.

• When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8 AM
• Where: The Avenues Mall, Southside Jacksonville
• Cost: Registration fee, proceeds to charity

What to expect

Santa hats, elf costumes, jingle bells on shoelaces, and a flat 5K course around the mall property. The Elf Dash gives little kids their own short race, which produces the best photos of the morning by a wide margin.

Before you go

December 8 AM in Jacksonville can mean 40 degrees or 75. Check the forecast the night before and register early since holiday runs cap fields.

Registration details on the city events calendar