Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford NJ
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
🎉 Holiday Themed Event
Celebrate the holidays by running with friends and family for this popular race's 8th year!
🎗️ Supporting the HEADstrong Foundation
This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org
🏃♂️ 8K and 5K Race Amenities
- Chip-Timed Race: Live-Streamed Results and awards
- Course Highlights:
- Paved Course
- Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia
- Awards: Top male and female finishers in 8K and 5K (Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Per Age Group - Under 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc)
- Finisher Medals: For All Participants
- Cup of Hot Cocoa: From "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants
👦 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Amenities
- 1 Mile Course: For Kids 14 and Under. Fun Run is Non-timed.
- Fun Run Start Time: 8:40am (Right Before the 8K/5K)
- Finisher Medal: And Elf n Cocoa custom beanie for all kids too!
- Cup of Hot Cocoa: From "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants
✨ More Elf N Cocoa Info and Perks
- Race Start Times: 1 Miler Kids Fun Run Starts at 8:40AM (age 12 and under) - 5K Runners Start at 9:00AM - 8K Runners/Walkers Start at 9:05AM.
- Walkers: Welcome in 5K distance. Need to register to participate and start at 9:05 behind runners.
- Professional Photographer: Free Downloadable Race and After-Party Photos provided 24-28 hrs after race.
- Food Truck: DonutNV - Serving Donuts and Coffee! Pre and post race.
- DJ: Playing Holiday Tunes at Post Race Party
- Character Visit: Visit from a Special Character... :)
- Strollers: Jogging Strollers are permitted.
- Dogs: Are not permitted to participate.
- Weather Policy: Race is Rain or Shine. No Refunds or Transfers.
- Distance Change: Runner may change Distance through EMAIL or at Race Check-in. Extra fee required if upgrading.
📦 Packet Pick Up Options
- Saturday (12/6): From 10AM-Noon at Running Co in Mullica Hill (86 N Main Street). Enjoy 15% off Running Co. purchases during PPU.
- Race Day (12/7): From 7:30-8:30am at Riverwinds Community Center lobby. Runners and walkers need to check in to pick up race items and listen to race announcements.
🤝 Volunteer Information
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📅 Event Details
Date: December 7, 2025
Location: Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ
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