Selfless Elf 5k

🎅 Join the Festivity!

Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family while supporting local hunger relief.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• NEW THIS YEAR! Team registration and a new team award for the fastest 4-person or larger team!
• Registration Categories: The race will have two separate categories during registration - running and competitive walking.
  • Run/Walk: If you plan to run/jog during any portion of the race, please register as a run/walk.
  • Competitive Walkers: If you plan to walk 100% of the course in its entirety (no running/jogging), please register as a competitive walker.
• Chip-timing: The race will be chip-timed at both the start and finish lines to achieve the most accurate race results possible.
• Start Time: Both runners and competitive walkers will begin at 8am but will have different bib colors to distinguish between the categories.
• Registration Updates: If you need to update your registration or switch a runner/walker, please contact us. Transfers are allowed prior to the event's start.
• Participant Gifts: All participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks.
• Event Policy: For the safety of our participants and spectators, this is a dog-free event.
• Awards: Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the event. Stop by the awards booth inside the warehouse to pick up your prize if you placed in your age group. Live results will be available on the RacePenguin App, so you can check to see if you're an age group winner.

📅 Packet Pickup Information

Early Packet Pickup:
Friday, December 19, 2025 from 4pm-6pm

Race Day Packet Pickup:
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 6:30am-7:45am

⏰ Race Day Schedule

• 6:30am: Race Day Packet Pickup
• 8:00am: Start 5k Run/Walk & Competitive Walk
• 9:15am: 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
• 9:30am: 5k Competitive Walk Awards

🏆 Awards Overview

🏃‍♂️ 5k Run/Walk Awards

• Top 3: Male & 3 Female Overall
• Top 3: Male & 3 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Up

🚶‍♀️ 5k Competitive Walk Awards

• Top 3: Male & 3 Female Overall
• Top 3: Male & 3 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up

🏅 Additional Awards

• Most Dashing: (Best dressed)
• Top VIP Elf: (Top fundraiser)
• Fastest: 4-Person Team

🔗 Race Information Link

For more details, visit Selfless Elf 5k.