About the Elephant Run
The course runs through local roads in Park Ridge, rolling through neighborhoods with enough hills to keep things honest. It is a certified road race, so the distance is measured, and the terrain gives you a little work without being punishing. The whole event is organized in memory of two people, and that background is easy to feel in how it is run.
The race starts and finishes at the Park Ridge Pool on Colony Ave. Parking on site is limited, so carpooling or walking from nearby is worth planning for, with street parking as a backup. Age group awards are given out after the finish, and there is food and music at the finish line.
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The Elephant Run 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K Results · 2026
257finishers
18:18winner
35:51median
1:04:32cutoff
Top 3: Sean Jarvis (18:18) · Dominic Lucisano (19:18) · Kan Ota (19:46)
The Elephant Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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