Merry Fitness 5k

Merry Fitness 5K – Run Through Christmas Town!

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, November 22nd
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Location: ELJ Farms, 135 Batting Cage Trail, Jacksonville, NC
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Race Description:

Lace up and join us for the Merry Fitness 5K! This festive race is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support our Marathon Kids runners, and start a new holiday tradition with our community. You’ll dash through a magical Christmas Town course, surrounded by lights, cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit.

Run for a Cause:

Proceeds from this race provide scholarship opportunities for Onslow County students to participate in Marathon Kids — giving more children the chance to discover the joy of running, set big goals, and build healthy habits for life.

Packet Pick-Up:

• Friday, November 20th: 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Eggs Up Grill, 2457 Gum Branch Road
• Race Day: November 22nd, 4:00 - 4:45 PM ONLY at ELJ Farms
• Recommendation: We highly recommend picking up your packet Friday to avoid race day delays!

Add-On Merchandise:

• Race Shirts: $25 each — must be purchased by November 1st

For Marathon Kids Participants:

You do NOT need to register individually — your registration will be handled through your team.

Join Us:

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time 5K’er, or just in it for the jingle bells and cocoa, this race is all about community, holiday joy, and making memories. Let’s run, cheer, and celebrate together!