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Large red 5K with a silhouette of a cat wearing a holiday hat; white text reads Holiday Howler and Family Fun Day on a light background.

Holiday Howler 5K and Family Fun Day

Saturday, December 5, 2026
8:30am EDT – 12:00pm EDT

Pictures with Santa • Festival of Trees • Cookies & Storytime • Letters to Santa • Face Painting • Holiday Games • Alumni Awards

Join North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) Alumni Association and mascot Howler this season in the beautiful, Northeast Georgia mountains for our Holiday Howler 5K and Family Fun Day to raise funds for student scholarships. Whether you prefer to walk, run, or play, we have activities for all ages and abilities! 

FREE Parking with One (1) Non-Perishable Food Item Per Car or $5 Cash

Timeline of Events

8:30 AM: Runner Check-in & Festivities Begin

10 AM: 5K Begins

10:45 AM: 1-Mile Fun Run

11 AM: Tot Trot

11:15 AM: Awards

Registration Information

Please note: Registration is required for the 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot. All other activities are FREE and open to the public!

Race Registration & Details

Questions? Contact:

706-754-7852
alumni@northgatech.edu

Upcoming Dates

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Registration Fees

5K Registration$30 Early Bird (Ends 10/15)
$35 Regular
$45 Race Day
1-Mile Fun Run$15 Early Bird (Ends 10/15)
$20 Regular
$30 Race Day
Tot Trot (0-6)1 Entry Included with 5K Registration OR $5 per Tot

Packets

Packets will be available for pick up beginning at 8:30 am on Saturday, December 5, 2026. All shirts will be distributed before the race. No shirts can be guaranteed after the race.

Awards

5K awards will be presented to overall male and female winners, masters male and female winners, and top three male and female finishers in 15 age categories. Ribbons will be awarded to Tot Trot participants.