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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
11299 Us Highway 98 E Ste C-104, Inlet Beach FL
5K
49–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
41–69°F
dry
2024
36–56°F
dry
2023
40–58°F
dry
2022
62–70°F
rain
2021
52–66°F
dry
2020
59–70°F
rain
2019
50–58°F
rain
2018
31–58°F
dry
2017
48–61°F
dry
2016
63–72°F
dry
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About this race
Naughty Elf 5K
The elves are getting a little naughty this Christmas! Join us for the Naughty Elf 5K, a festive, family-friendly run/walk through the beautiful Watersound community.
December 12
8:00 AM
Fleet Feet Inlet Beach – Watersound Town Center
We’ll meet at the Fleet Feet storefront and head out together for a fun 5K through Watersound. Runners, walkers, families, and all paces are welcome!
Break out your elf hats, Christmas pajamas, ugly sweaters, or most ridiculous holiday running gear and come make some merry miles with us.
After the 5K, we’ll finish back at Fleet Feet for cookies & milk!
Family Friendly • All Paces Welcome • Holiday Fun
Grab your friends and family and come see who’s been naughty or nice this year!
While this is a FREE event, you must RSVP
First 100 runners that sign up will receive an official Naughty Elf 5k ornament
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