P.R.I.D.E. Inc 9th Annual Running of the Elves 5K

About this Event

Dust off your elf costume and come run, walk or roll with us for PRIDE’s 9th Annual Running of the Elves 5K on December 12, 2026! This race begins and ends at PRIDE Inc. and traverses through the surrounding residential neighborhoods. This is a certified, time-chipped race by RaceWire. A separate 2-mile route is marked out for WALKERS/ROLLERS as well (to Mulcahey School, and back).

Proceeds from this event will go towards PRIDE’s mission of “improving the quality of life for all”. PRIDE Inc. is a non-profit that provides services to adults with disabilities in the greater Taunton area. Make a difference, and join us!

We graciously accept donations as well as sponsorships--consider sponsoring a PRIDE participant who will participate as a 2-mile walker from our PRIDE Walking Team!

Race Details

• Time-Chipped: by RaceWire
• Start Time: 10AM
• Safety: This race is highly patrolled by Taunton's finest, with police directing traffic at all intersections. This makes for a very safe route!
• Bib Pick-Up: Friday 12/11/2026, 12-5PM, and race day Saturday 12/12/2026, 7-9:30AM at PRIDE Inc., 3 Maple Street, Taunton MA 02780.

Participant Information

• Race Tee-Shirt: Our first 100 registrants, and those who register by 11/1/2025 will receive race swag.
• Prizes: Top male/female/child (12 and under) runners, race-chair athlete: AND Best Costume!
• Post-Race: Join us afterwards for free Hot Chocolate and Donuts for all race participants.
• Parking: Available in the PRIDE Inc. parking lot: street parking is available and there are neighboring parking lots.

Course Information

• Certification: Course is USATF certified.
• Course Record: 17:44

Pricing Schedule

• Early Registration: $35--7/30/26-12/11/26 (12/11 online registration closes at noon)
• Day-Of Registration: $40--December 11 noon, through day-of registration
• Payment: Dec 11 and day-of Registration: CASH or CHECK ONLY, Venmo $41

Event Link

For more information and to register, visit: Race Registration