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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
13845 Hooper Rd, Central LA
1 Mile
49–69°F · low rain risk
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About this race
🎄 Running of the Elves 5K
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Central Wildcat Stadium, 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA 70818
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Event: Participate in the 14th Annual Running of the Elves. Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged.
- Experience: Start your holiday season off with a picturesque run around our quaint city of Central.
- Registration Deadline: Participants registered by November 12th are guaranteed to receive a finisher's medal and a t-shirt.
- Packet Pickup: Package Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10 am - 5 pm.
📅 Race Day Information
- Time: Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45 am at Wildcat Stadium.
- Start: The Fun Run begins at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after.
- Activities: Immediately following the race, enjoy free pancakes and coffee for everyone.
- Santa Pictures: Pictures with Santa Claus and various kid activities will also be available.
🥞 Post-Race Celebration
- Food: FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE.
- Meet: Pictures with Santa Claus.
- Prizes: Giveaways and Costume Contest will be awarded too!
- Fun: Fire truck and Sparky the Dog will be present.
🏆 Awards and Recognition
- Finisher's Medal: All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
- Top Runner Awards: From Rogers Regional Eye Center.
- Age Groups: Awards for the top male and female in each age group.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: Overall Top Male and Female will be awarded.
💵 Registration Fees
- Through September 30th, 2026: $30
- October 2nd through November 19th, 2026: $35
- Day of Race Registration November 21st, 2026: $40
⏰ Important Dates
- Online Registration Ends: At 11:59 pm on November 19th, 2026.
- T-shirts: Provided for registrations by November 12th, 2026.
- Additional Sales: Unique Race t-shirt sales will end on 11/15/2026.
- Purchasing Link: If you're not a runner or want one for a friend, you can purchase it here.
🏅 Age Groups for the 5K
- 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
Note: The Race Benefits the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday Campaign.
For more information, visit the race website: Running of the Elves 5K.
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