Sugar Mill Jingle Bell Dash 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Special K's, an Agency Under Special Olympics Georgia

Five years ago we laced up our sneakers for the very first time to raise funds for Special K's, an agency of Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). Please join us for the 5th Annual Sugar Mill Jingle Bell Dash 5K Run/Walk so that we can continue to support Special K's.  Based in Johns Creek, Georgia, Special K's continues to be be the reigning Agency of the Year for SOGA (out of over 200 agencies). Special K's participates in 13 different sports and serves over 150 athletes with disabilities. They receive no funding from Special Olympics Georgia or Fulton county.

DRESS IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY ATTIRE!  Award will be given for Best Individual and Team Holiday Costumes!

Plan to stay for the awards and highly coveted raffle prizes (gift certificates from local businesses up to $100 each).

December 12th, 2026
Check-in:  7:45 am
 
5K Race Start:  8:30 am
 
Sugar Mill Clubhouse Parking Lot
7095 Sweet Creek Road
Johns Creek, Georgia  30097
 
$25/per person until 10/15; price increases to $30/per person after 6:00 am on 10/15
 
(Dogs on leashes welcome to participate)
 
All proceeds go to support Special K's, an agency under Special Olympics Georgia, a non-profit organization within the provisions of IRS Code 501(c)(3) which allows for contributions to be tax deductible by the donor.  Tax ID:  23-7201676

PACKAGE PICK-UP:  We highly recommend that you pick-up your bib number and t-shirt the day before. We will be at the Sugar Mill Clubhouse at 7095 Sweet Creek Road, Johns Creek, Georgia  30097 on Friday, December 11th from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Coffee provided by Dutch Bros Coffee!

Breakfast Goodies from GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY!

Awesome race t-shirt to remember your run (if you sign up by deadline)

Medals in the following categories:

• Top 3
• First in each category Male/female
• Masters Male/Female (40 and over)
• Best Individual Costume
• Best Team Costume

RAFFLE PRIZES AFTER THE RACE! Make sure you stay for the awards and raffle prizes!!! 

Meet Jack, one of the many incredible athletes with Special K's, the Special Olympics agency our annual Jingle Dash 5K supports.

Jack was one of the first athletes to pick up a paddle when the pickleball program started, and he has not slowed down since. He has medaled at the Special Olympics Winter Games and at multiple invitationals over the past couple of years. He's also become a bit of a celebrity ever since Special Olympics Georgia featured him as the cover athlete on the promotional materials for its spring pickleball tournament. This October, however, he trades his paddle for a glove and heads to Valdosta for softball at the State Fall Games.

Away from competition, Jack stays just as busy. He is a citizen of the Thrive Community, an actor at Jerry's Habima Theatre, and an avid professional wrestling fan.

Be sure to wish Jack and all our Special K's athletes good luck in Valdosta this October!

Check out this video of last years' race to see how awesome this race is!

Click on this link! https://youtu.be/wqf_b91LhBg?si=VjS3oPWjk8Zywm_b

We are truly thankful for our sponsors in 2025 and would love to have you in 2026! If you are interested in becoming a SPONSOR, please click on this link!

Dear Participants:

For over 30 years, Special K's has provided competition and training for athletes with special needs in north Fulton and the surrounding areas.  Special K's is a local agency of Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA).  Based in Johns Creek, Special K's continues to be the reigning Agency of the Year for SOGA (out of over 200 agencies).  Special K's participates in 13 sports and serves over 150 athletes with disabilities.

Special K's athletes participate in a variety of sports...basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, cycling, flag football, kayaking, long distance running, swimming, and track.  We are now offering pickleball and Topgolf to our athletes.  Many of these sports are also unified, meaning traditional Special Olympic athletes team with peers without disabilities.  Inclusion, fun, and fitness are the focus of all of our efforts.  While athletes enjoy the competition, the social opportunities and friendships are what drive interest and keep our programs thriving.  Athletes and families are also drawn to an amazing group of volunteer coaches.

Games fees, equipment costs, uniforms, facility rentals...just a few of the costs incurred by our agency to provide outstanding programming to our Special K's Superstars. Since Special K's is unaffiliated with a city or county, our funds come solely from fundraising and the generosity of donors.  Support from the race in Sugar Mill will make a huge impact.  A $20 donation sends one track athlete speeding down the lane. $200 allows a whole flag football squad to take on opponents at state competition.   Thank you in advance for your participation and the difference you will make with your giving.

Leah Douglass

Local Area Coordinator

Special K’s