Beck 5k- Santa's Jingle Beer Run

Beck 5k - Santa's Jingle Beer Run takes place in Palatka, Florida, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with a single road 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 3:00 p.m. The mid-afternoon start is unusual for a 5K and turns the race into a late-day outing rather than an early morning one, and the festive theme is announced in the name itself.

An afternoon start changes how you prepare more than the distance does. Eat your main meal early, keep the last few hours to something light, and get out for a short jog an hour before rather than rolling straight out of a chair. The distance itself is manageable for most people: three runs a week for a month gets a beginner to the finish, while a runner chasing a time can sharpen with one weekly session of short repeats at 5K effort. Start conservatively and aim to make the last mile your fastest.