White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton

🎄 Event Overview

Grab the family and celebrate Christmas Eve morning by joining us for the White Elephant Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon!

🎁 Race Inspiration

• Theme: Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist!
• Tradition: Inspired by everyone’s favorite gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun.
• Experience: This race celebrates the joy of “re-gifting,” transforming leftover treasures into unforgettable memories.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date & Time: We'll be running at Etowah River Park starting at 8:30 am on December 24, 2025.
• Locations: 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA.
• Distance Options: A festive 5K, a spirited 10K, and a challenging Half Marathon.
• Registration: Athletes will select their preferred shirt size at registration, but the actual shirt remains a mystery until after the race.

🏅 Post-Race Surprises

• Unwrapped Bundles: When you cross the finish line, you’ll unwrap your very own surprise bundle—a race shirt and finisher medal from a previous event, packaged White Elephant–style.
• Awards: We’ll honor performance in the traditional way with awards to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under and continuing through our most experienced participants.

🎉 Join Us

Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon—unwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition!

For more information, visit the official race page.