About the ELF ON THE RUN 5K/WALK
The course at this holiday race connected to a Catholic school moves across multiple surface types, pavement giving way to dirt and grass at different points. It is not a road race in the traditional sense; the shifting terrain keeps things interesting, and the pace of the field tends to reflect that.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the school's athletic center. After the race, food trucks and a Christmas market with local vendors set up on site, so there is reason to stick around once you finish.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/12/2026 09:00$50
5K12/12/2026 09:00$40
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