Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

🎄 9th Annual Holiday Race

This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org

🏃‍♀️ 8K and 5K Race Amenities

• Chip-Timed: Race with Live Results and awards
• Course Highlights:
  • Paved Course
  • Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia
• Awards: For top male and female finishers in 8K and 5K (Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Per Age Group -10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and every 10 yrs)
• Finisher Medals: Custom Cocoa Mug for All Finishers
• Hot Cocoa: Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants

👦 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Amenities

• Course: 1 Mile Non-timed Course for Kids 14 and Under.
• Start Time: Fun Run Starts at 8:40am (Right Before the 8K/5K)
• Prizes: Finisher Medal and Elf n Cocoa custom beanie for all kids too! Must register by 12/2 to guarantee beanie.
• Hot Cocoa: Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants
• Parental Supervision: 1 Miler Kids able to have a non-registered parent join them. Volunteers on course to supervise.

🎉 More Elf N Cocoa Info and Perks

• Race Start Times: 1 Miler Kids Fun Run Starts at 8:40AM (age 12 and under) - 5K Starts at 9:00AM - 8K Starts at 9:05AM.
• Walkers: Welcome in 5K distance. Need to register to participate and start at 9:05 behind runners.
• Photos: Professional Photographer on staff. Free Downloadable Race and After-Party Photos provided 24-28 hrs after race.
• Food Truck: DonutNV - Serving Donuts and Coffee! Pre and post race.
• Entertainment: DJ playing Holiday Tunes at Post Race Party
• Special Guest: Visit from a Special Character... :)
• Strollers: Jogging Strollers are permitted.
• Pets: 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.
• Swag Pickup: Swag must be picked up, and will not be mailed.

📦 Packet Pick Up Options

• Pre-Race Day: Saturday (12/6) @10AM-Noon at Running Co in Mullica Hill (86. N Main Street). Enjoy 15% off Running Co. purchases during PPU.
• Race day: Sunday (12/7) @7:30 AM - 8:30AM at Riverwinds Community Center lobby. 1 Mile kids run need to check-in by 8:20 AM to pick up race items since Kids race starts at 8:40AM.

Race Date: 2026-12-06

Location: Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ

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