Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sun 8th December 2024
- Time 8:40AM EST
- Location West Deptford, New Jersey
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in beautiful West Deptford Township, Gloucester! This holiday-themed event, now in its seventh year, promises an exhilarating day filled with joy, community spirit, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: the chip-timed 8K and 5K, both featuring scenic waterfront views of Philadelphia, or the non-timed 1 Mile Fun Run designed for kids aged 14 and under.
All registered runners will receive a custom tech tee, a finisher medal, and a delicious cup of hot cocoa from Death of the Fox Coffee House at the finish line. The event will kick off with the 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 8:40 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM and the 8K at 9:05 AM. With awards for top finishers, a festive post-race party complete with a DJ, food trucks, and even a special character appearance, this is an event you won't want to miss! Secure your spot, gather your friends and family, and come celebrate
All registered runners will receive a custom tech tee, a finisher medal, and a delicious cup of hot cocoa from Death of the Fox Coffee House at the finish line. The event will kick off with the 1 Mile Fun Run starting at 8:40 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM and the 8K at 9:05 AM. With awards for top finishers, a festive post-race party complete with a DJ, food trucks, and even a special character appearance, this is an event you won't want to miss! Secure your spot, gather your friends and family, and come celebrate
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION CLOSED - SOLD OUT. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - SIGN UP HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NJ/WestDeptford/ElfNCocoa8K5K]
HOLIDAY THEMED EVENT FEATURING 3 GREAT DISTANCES AND A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS BY RUNNING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR THIS POPULAR RACE'S 7TH YEAR!
THIS RACE PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. INFO HERE: WWW.HEADSTRONG.ORG [https://headstrong.org/]
8K AND 5K RACE AMENITIES:
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CHIP -TIMED RACE WITH LIVE- STREAMED RESULTS AND AWARDS
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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
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PAVED COURSE
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WATERFRONT AREAS WITH VIEWS OF PHILADELPHIA
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AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN 8K AND 5K (TOP 3 OVERALL AND TOP 3 PER AGE GROUP - UNDER 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, ETC)
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CUSTOM TECH TEE INCLUDED * LONG SLEEVE UPGRADE AVAILABLE FOR $6 EXTRA! *PLEASE REGISTER BY NOV. 24 TO GUARANTEE FIRST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR NEW SIGN UPS AFTER NOV. 27.
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FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
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CUP OF DELICIOUS HOT COCOA FROM "DEATH OF THE FOX COFFEE HOUSE" AT THE FINISH FOR ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN AMENITIES:
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1 MILE COURSE FOR KIDS 14 AND UNDER. FUN RUN IS NON-TIMED.
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FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:40AM (RIGHT BEFORE THE 8K/5K)
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FINISHER MEDAL AND ELF N COCOA SHIRT FOR 1 MILE PARTICIPANTS! *PLEASE REGISTER BY NOV. 24 TO GUARANTEE FIRST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR NEW SIGN UPS AFTER NOV. 27. LONG SLEEVE UPGRADE AVAILABLE FOR $6 EXTRA WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
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CUP OF DELICIOUS HOT COCOA FROM "DEATH OF THE FOX COFFEE HOUSE" AT THE FINISH FOR ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
*
1 MILER KIDS ABLE TO HAVE A NON-REGISTERED PARENT JOIN THEM. VOLUNTEERS ON COURSE TO SUPERVISE.
MORE ELF N COCOA INFO AND PERKS:
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1 MILER KIDS FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:40AM (AGE 12 AND UNDER) - 5K RUNNERS START AT 9:00AM - 8K RUNNERS/WALKERS START AT 9:05AM.
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WALKERS WELCOME IN 5K DISTANCE. NEED TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AND START AT 9:05 BEHIND RUNNERS.
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF. FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS PROVIDED 24-28 HRS AFTER RACE.
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FOOD TRUCK - DONUTNV - SERVING DONUTS AND COFFEE! PRE AND POST RACE.
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DJ PLAYING HOLIDAY TUNES AT POST RACE PARTY
*
VISIT FROM A SPECIAL CHARACTER... :)
*
JOGGING STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED.
*
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE.
*
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
*
RUNNER MAY CHANGE DISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR AT RACE CHECK-IN. EXTRA FEE REQUIRED IF UPGRADING.
PACKET PICK UP OPTIONS:
1. SATURDAY (12/7) FROM 10AM-NOON AT RUNNING CO IN MULLICA HILL (86. N MAIN STREET). ENJOY 15% OFF RUNNING CO. PURCHASES DURING PPU.
2. RACE DAY SUNDAY (12/8) FROM 7:30-8:30AM AT RIVERWINDS COMMUNITY CENTER LOBBY. RUNNERS AND WALKERS NEED TO CHECK-IN BETWEEN 7:30 - 8:30 AM TO PICK UP RACE ITEMS AND LISTEN TO RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS! VIEW DETAILS AND SIGN UP ON THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB ABOVE.
SHARE THIS EVENT WITH FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK HERE: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/1531829231047553 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1531829231047553]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - SIGN UP HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NJ/WestDeptford/ElfNCocoa8K5K]
HOLIDAY THEMED EVENT FEATURING 3 GREAT DISTANCES AND A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS BY RUNNING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR THIS POPULAR RACE'S 7TH YEAR!
THIS RACE PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. INFO HERE: WWW.HEADSTRONG.ORG [https://headstrong.org/]
8K AND 5K RACE AMENITIES:
*
CHIP -TIMED RACE WITH LIVE- STREAMED RESULTS AND AWARDS
*
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
*
PAVED COURSE
*
WATERFRONT AREAS WITH VIEWS OF PHILADELPHIA
*
AWARDS FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN 8K AND 5K (TOP 3 OVERALL AND TOP 3 PER AGE GROUP - UNDER 10 AND UNDER, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, ETC)
*
CUSTOM TECH TEE INCLUDED * LONG SLEEVE UPGRADE AVAILABLE FOR $6 EXTRA! *PLEASE REGISTER BY NOV. 24 TO GUARANTEE FIRST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR NEW SIGN UPS AFTER NOV. 27.
*
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
*
CUP OF DELICIOUS HOT COCOA FROM "DEATH OF THE FOX COFFEE HOUSE" AT THE FINISH FOR ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN AMENITIES:
*
1 MILE COURSE FOR KIDS 14 AND UNDER. FUN RUN IS NON-TIMED.
*
FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:40AM (RIGHT BEFORE THE 8K/5K)
*
FINISHER MEDAL AND ELF N COCOA SHIRT FOR 1 MILE PARTICIPANTS! *PLEASE REGISTER BY NOV. 24 TO GUARANTEE FIRST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST FOR NEW SIGN UPS AFTER NOV. 27. LONG SLEEVE UPGRADE AVAILABLE FOR $6 EXTRA WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
*
CUP OF DELICIOUS HOT COCOA FROM "DEATH OF THE FOX COFFEE HOUSE" AT THE FINISH FOR ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
*
1 MILER KIDS ABLE TO HAVE A NON-REGISTERED PARENT JOIN THEM. VOLUNTEERS ON COURSE TO SUPERVISE.
MORE ELF N COCOA INFO AND PERKS:
*
1 MILER KIDS FUN RUN STARTS AT 8:40AM (AGE 12 AND UNDER) - 5K RUNNERS START AT 9:00AM - 8K RUNNERS/WALKERS START AT 9:05AM.
*
WALKERS WELCOME IN 5K DISTANCE. NEED TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AND START AT 9:05 BEHIND RUNNERS.
*
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF. FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS PROVIDED 24-28 HRS AFTER RACE.
*
FOOD TRUCK - DONUTNV - SERVING DONUTS AND COFFEE! PRE AND POST RACE.
*
DJ PLAYING HOLIDAY TUNES AT POST RACE PARTY
*
VISIT FROM A SPECIAL CHARACTER... :)
*
JOGGING STROLLERS ARE PERMITTED.
*
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE.
*
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
*
RUNNER MAY CHANGE DISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR AT RACE CHECK-IN. EXTRA FEE REQUIRED IF UPGRADING.
PACKET PICK UP OPTIONS:
1. SATURDAY (12/7) FROM 10AM-NOON AT RUNNING CO IN MULLICA HILL (86. N MAIN STREET). ENJOY 15% OFF RUNNING CO. PURCHASES DURING PPU.
2. RACE DAY SUNDAY (12/8) FROM 7:30-8:30AM AT RIVERWINDS COMMUNITY CENTER LOBBY. RUNNERS AND WALKERS NEED TO CHECK-IN BETWEEN 7:30 - 8:30 AM TO PICK UP RACE ITEMS AND LISTEN TO RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS! VIEW DETAILS AND SIGN UP ON THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB ABOVE.
SHARE THIS EVENT WITH FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK HERE: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/1531829231047553 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1531829231047553]
Races
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8K Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Tee Included or Upgrade to Long Sleeve- $6 Extra
Sun 8th December 2024 (9:05AM EST)
$54.00
CLOSED -
5K Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Upgraded Race Tee - Long Sleeves $6 Extra
Sun 8th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED5K Walkers welcome, need to register to participate, and start at 9:05 am behind runners. -
1 Mile Kids
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Upgraded Race Tee - Long Sleeves $6 Extra
Sun 8th December 2024 (8:40AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSEDKids One Mile Run starts at 8:40AM. Arrive by 8:30AM to check-in. Parent welcome to accompany child. Parent does not need to be registered to join them.
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