Running of the Elves 5K

Running of the Elves 5K

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Location: Central Wildcat Stadium

Address: 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA 70818

Event Overview

• Annual Event: Participate in the 14th Annual Running of the Elves.
• Dress Code: Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged.
• Scenic Route: Start your holiday season off with a picturesque run around our quaint city of Central.
• Medals & T-Shirts: Participants registered by November 12th are guaranteed to receive a finishers medal and a t-shirt.

Packet Pickup Details

• Pre-Race Pickup: Package Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10 am - 5 pm.
• Race Day Pickup: Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:45 am at the race site (Wildcat Stadium).
• Fun Run Start: The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after.
• Special Guests: Pictures with Santa Claus to follow the race.

Post-Race Activities

• Free Refreshments: FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE.
• Pictures: Pictures with Santa Claus.
• Giveaways: Enjoy exciting giveaways.
• Kids Zone: Engaging activities for kids.

Awards and Recognition

• Finisher's Medal: All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
• Top Runner Awards: Awards sponsored by Rogers Regional Eye Center.
• Costume Contest: Costume contest winners will also receive awards.
• Professional Timing: This event will be professionally chip timed by Pelican Timing.

Registration Information

• Early Registration: Through September 30th, 2026 - $30.
• Standard Registration: October 2nd to November 19th, 2026 - $35.
• Race Day Registration: November 21st, 2026 - $40.
• Registration Deadline: ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59 pm ON NOVEMBER 19th, 2026.

T-Shirt Information

• Guaranteed T-Shirts: T-shirts will be provided for registrations by November 12th, 2026.
• Additional Sales: Unique race t-shirts available for separate purchase until 11/15/2026.
• Purchase Info: If you're not a runner or want an additional shirt, purchase it here.

Age Groups

• 1-14 Years:
• 15-19 Years:
• 20-29 Years:
• 30-39 Years:
• 40-49 Years:
• 50-59 Years:
• 60-69 Years:
• 70+:

Awards Overview

• Overall Awards: Awards for Top Overall Male and Female.
• Age Group Awards: 1st and 2nd Male and Female in each age group.
• Fun Run Awards: Overall Top Male and Female awards for the 1 Mile Fun Run.

Race Benefits

The Race Benefits the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday Campaign.

For more information, visit: Running of the Elves 5K