Running of the Elves

🎉 Event Overview

Hillsborough Running Club is proud to present the 6th annual Running of the Elves event.

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.

• Theme: Elf themed. Each participant has the option to select an Elf t-shirt, an Elf hat, and bells.
• Expectations: You are expected to wear these during the run. We want to see a sea of Elves running though town.
• Costume: If you have a favorite Elf costume, feel free to wear that instead.
• Distance: This is a 1 mile, fast, downhill (mostly) timed and themed race.

📅 Event Details

Date: 7th December 2025

Time: 4.00pm race start

Start location: on Mitchell Street downtown Hillsborough

Finish location: Churton Street, outside the Historic Courthouse

Chip timed by Cardinal Race Timing

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

🏃‍♂️ Pick Up Information

Bib/Shirt/Hat pick up

• Saturday: 6th December, Farmers Market Pavilion, 1-5pm
• Sunday: 7th December, 3-3.45pm corner of Lydia and Queen Streets near the start line, prior to the race [do not wait until after 3.30pm to arrive]

🚗 Parking Information

Hillsborough will be busy, so do not wait too long to arrive. Main parking areas are:

• Parking Deck: Next to Weaver Street Market on Nash and Kollock Street
• River Park Elementary: School on St. Marys Road (close to the start area)
• Pets and Strollers: 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, please visit the event page at Running of the Elves.