Running of the Elves 5K

Running of the Elves 5K

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location

• Venue: Central Wildcat Stadium
• Address: 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA 70818

About the Event

• Annual Event: Participate in the 13th Annual Running of the Elves.
• Dress Code: Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged.
• Experience: Start your holiday season with a picturesque run around Central.
• Registration Deadline: Participants registered by November 13th are guaranteed to receive a finishers medal and a t-shirt.

Packet Pickup

• Location: Central Community Athletics Gym
• Date: Friday, November 21st from 10 am - 5 pm.
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 6:45 am at the race site (Wildcat Stadium).
• Start Times: The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after.

Post-Race Activities

• Food: FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE.
• Photos: Pictures with Santa Claus.
• Giveaways: Exciting giveaways for participants.
• Activities: Kid activities and more fun with Sparky the Dog.

Awards

• Finisher's Medal: All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
• Top Runner Awards: From Rogers Regional Eye Center.
• Costume Contest: A fun contest with awards!
• Fun Run: Awards for Overall Top Male and Female.

Timing and Registration

• Chip Timing: This event will be professionally chip-timed by Pelican Timing.
• Registration Fees:
  • Through October 1st, 2025: $30
  • October 2nd - November 20th, 2025: $35
  • Day of Race (Nov. 22nd, 2025): $40
• Online Registration: Ends at 11:59pm on November 20th, 2025.
• T-shirt Availability: Registrations by November 13th, 2025 will receive a t-shirt.

Special T-shirt Sales

• Extra Sales: Unique Race t-shirt sold separately until 11/16/2025.
• Purchase Options: Available for friends or family members here: Purchase Link.

5K Age Groups

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

5K Awards Details

• Top Overall Male: Recognition for the best male runner.
• Top Overall Female: Recognition for the best female runner.
• Age Group Awards: 1st and 2nd Male and Female in each age group.
• Fun Run: Awards for Overall Top Male and Female.

Beneficiary

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

Event Link

For more details, visit our race page at Running of the Elves 5K.