About the Elf Run 5k & 1.5 Mile Walk
The Elf Run is a holiday-themed road race put on by the city of Kermit, with proceeds supporting dispatch training for the local police department. Christmas music plays along the course, and local food vendors are set up for after. There is also a toddler car race on the side, which tends to be its own little spectacle.
Packet pickup is the morning of the race at the Winkler County Recreation Center, which also serves as the start area hub. Several hotels are within a short drive in Kermit if you are coming from out of town.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/12/2026 07:30$35
1.5 Miles12/12/2026 07:30$20
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