13845 Hooper Rd, Central LA
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
🎉 Event Overview
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Central Wildcat Stadium, 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA 70818
🏃♂️ Race Description
Participate in the 14th Annual Running of the Elves. Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged. Start your holiday season off with a picturesque run around our quaint city of Central.
🎽 Registration Details
- Guarantee: Participants registered by November 12th are guaranteed to receive a finishers medal, and a t-shirt.
- Package Pickup: Will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10 am - 5 pm.
- Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:45 am at Wildcat Stadium.
- Race Times: The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after.
🥞 Post-Race Activities
- Free Food: FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE.
- Special Guest: Pictures with Santa Claus.
- Giveaways: Exciting giveaways will be held.
- Kid Activities: Fun activities for kids will be available.
🥇 Awards Info
- Finisher Medals: All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
- Top Runner Awards: Presented by Rogers Regional Eye Center.
- Costume Contest: Awards will also be given for the best costumes!
- Timing: This event will be professionally chip-timed by Pelican Timing.
💵 Registration Fees
- Until September 30, 2026: $30
- October 2nd to November 19, 2026: $35
- Day of Race Registration: November 21, 2026 - $40
🕒 Important Dates
- Online Registration Deadline: 11:59 PM on November 19th, 2026.
- T-shirt Guarantee: Provided for registrations by November 12th, 2026.
- Additional T-shirt Sales: Will end on November 15, 2026.
- Purchase Link: If you’re not a runner but want to buy a t-shirt, you can purchase it here.
🏅 5K Age Groups
- 1-14
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
🏆 5K Awards
- Top Overall Male
- Top Overall Female
- 1st and 2nd Male in each age group
- 1st and 2nd Female in each age group
- 1 Mile Fun Run: Awarded to Overall Top Male and Female.
🎁 Race Beneficiary
The Race Benefits the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday Campaign.
🔗 Race URL
For more information and registration, visit the race's official page.
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