Running of the Elves

Event Overview

Hillsborough Running Club is proud to present the 7th annual Running of the Elves event.

Race Details

• Event Date: 6th December 2026
• Start Time: 4.00pm race start
• Start Location: on Mitchell Street downtown Hillsborough (between Caine and Queen Streets)
• Finish Location: Churton Street, outside the Historic Courthouse

Run in front of the Hillsborough Holiday Parade crowd. The race starts 10 minutes before the Parade begins, and follows the same route. Experience the joy of running fast downhill in front of thousands of cheering people.

This is a 1 mile, fast, downhill (mostly) timed and themed race.

Elf Theme

• Elf Apparel: Each participant has the option to select an Elf t-shirt, an Elf hat, and bells.
• Dress Code: You are expected to wear these during the run. We want to see a sea of Elves running through town.
• Costume Option: If you have a favorite Elf costume, feel free to wear that instead.
• Shirt and Hat: Please make sure you know where your shirt and hat are and that they fit. If you forgot to order during registration, or you find you cannot locate them from last year, use the Store menu to order what you need.

Entry Information

Race entry before add ons (shirt, hat, bells) is $20.00.

Bib/Shirt/Hat Pick-up

• Date: Saturday 5th December, Farmers Market Pavilion, 1-4pm
• Date: Sunday 6th December, 3-3.45pm corner of Mitchell and Queen Streets near the start line. [Do not wait until after 3.30pm to arrive, or may not make the start in time]

Parking Information

Hillsborough will be busy, so do not wait too long to arrive. Main parking areas are the parking deck next to Weaver Street Market on Nash and Kollock Street, or River Park Elementary School on St. Marys Road (close to the start area).

Pets and Strollers are welcome, but please keep moving, as the Parade will be underway as soon as the last person makes the turn onto Churton Street.

More Information

For additional details, visit the event page at Running of the Elves.