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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
903 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, Jacksonville NC
5K
41–58°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
43–46°F
rain
2024
38–60°F
dry
2023
42–63°F
dry
2022
37–60°F
dry
2021
50–68°F
dry
2020
43–63°F
rain
2019
40–55°F
dry
2018
35–49°F
dry
2017
54–69°F
rain
2016
47–58°F
rain
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About this race
White Elephant 5k FUN RUN
Event Details
Join us for the celebration of the 2026 JOSC Race Series on December 5th!
The event will include an affordable 5k fun run featuring leftover bibs and medals followed by the 2026 JOSC Race Series awards ceremony. This is a great opportunity to swap and trade medals while celebrating all your achievements from this year! Runners will earn bonus points by participating in this event.
Location
903 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC
Race URL
For more information, visit White Elephant FUN RUN.
Packet Pick Up Information
Packet pick up will only be available on race morning from 7am-8:15am.
Everyone must pick up and check in themselves so we can give out the correct JOSC Race Series points.
FAQs
- Finisher Medal: Yes, we have medals in mystery bags so it will be a surprise on which one you will receive. If you already have the medal, feel free to trade with another runner.
- Timed Event: No, the run is only a fun run. The bibs may have chips on them but we will not have a timing company capturing the time.
- Discounts: No, we have priced the run at an affordable rate so no discounts will be provided.
- JOSC Race Series Points: Yes, runners will receive 10 points.
- Participation for Awards: No, the awards ceremony will be after the fun run and is separate from the run.
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