Christian City to Host Annual Christmas Star Run, Tree Lighting
Pictured above: A scene from the 2024 Christmas Star Run. (Christian City Facebook Photo)
From Christian City Press Release
Christian City, the 60-year-old nonprofit organization with a nearly 500-acre, multigenerational campus located in South Fulton County, is hosting its annual Christmas Star Run in conjunction with a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 6. The race begins at 5 p.m., followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Christian City’s Children and Family programs.
“The Christmas Star Run has become such a special tradition for our community as a way to come together, celebrate the season and support the children and families who need us most,” said Keith Horton, President and CEO of Christian City. “For 60 years, Christian City has been a place where people find safety, purpose and belonging, and this event reflects that same spirit.”
The Christmas Star Run serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier and includes a 5K and a one-mile run. People of all ages are encouraged to participate, with giveaways awarded by age group and a grand prize of new running shoes for the top male and female finishers. All participants will receive a t-shirt and medal while families can enjoy holiday music, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, coffee and sweet treats from Snacks On The Go, pizza from Academic Pizza Truck and appearances from the Chick-fil-A Cow and the Coca-Cola Bottling Holiday Truck. The tree lighting ceremony will include readings from children in Christian City’s programs, Christmas caroling and a countdown to the lighting of the tree.
Participants can register online until December 5 and in person on race day, December 6. Online registration is $40 for the 5K and $30 for the one-mile run and on the day of registration is $45 for the 5K and $35 for the one-mile run. Children under 5 can participate for free. Visit https://christiancity.
Sponsors for this year include Coweta-Fayette EMC, Southern Regional Medical Center, Atlanta Gas Light, Misty Meadows Foundation and Yancey Wire & Cable, among others.
As Christian City celebrates its 60th anniversary, the nonprofit is embarking on a monumental year of growth and transformation, bolstering key programs and expanding its capacity to serve. It remains the only nonprofit in the region to collectively care for and build community for children, youth, families and senior adults. Its continuum of care includes residential group homes for children, foster and adoption services, support for youth experiencing homelessness, housing and care for youth who have aged out of foster care and supportive independent living for neuro-diverse adults.
