Elf Run 5k & 1.5 Mile Walk

Saturday, December 12, 2026
7:30 AM CST
Kermit, Texas
$22.20–$38.10 · 2 races
5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the holiday spirit at the 3rd Annual Elf Run 5K and 1.5-Mile Walk on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in Kermit, Winkler! This festive event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends while promoting health and wellness in a joyful atmosphere. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a more leisurely 1.5-mile walk, making it an inclusive experience for all ages and fitness levels.

Join in the fun, where holiday music fills the air, and participants are treated to complimentary elf socks with every registration. Don't miss the chance to capture festive memories with holiday-themed pictures and enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors. This year, we're excited to introduce the Baby Elf Prix, inviting toddlers aged 2-3 to race in their Little Tikes cars—no registration required! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Kermit Police Department for dispatch training, making your participation even more meaningful. Mark your calendars for a day of fun, laughter, and community spirit at the Elf Run in Kermit!

Races

  • Elf Run 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Elf Shirt

    man running 5K Run/Walk All 5K participants will receive elf slockssparkles Join the fun, get moving, and celebrate the holidays in festive style!

    7:30 AM CST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Elf 1.5 mile walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Elf Shirt

    woman walking 1.5-Mile Walk All 1.5-mile walk participants will receive elf sockssparkles Enjoy a festive stroll with friends and family this holiday season!

    7:30 AM CST

    $22.20

    Register

Organiser's description

RUN, WALK, AND CELEBRATE! THE CITY OF KERMIT AND 3RD ANNUAL ELF RUN 5K & 1.5-MILE WALK

The elves are lacing up again! male sign
Join us for the 3rd Annual Elf Run 5K and 1.5-Mile Walk the perfect way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and festive fitness.

Fun, laughter, and holiday spirit await register today before spots fill up!

#ElfRun5K

All proceeds will go to the Kermit Police Department for dispatch training.

Great Amenities Await!
Enjoy all the holiday fun at the 3rd Annual Elf Run 5K & 1.5-Mile Walk, featuring:

sparkles Christmas Music to keep you in the spirit
Holiday Pictures
Free Elf socks with Every Registration
Local Food Vendors

INTRODUCING OUR 1ST BABY ELF PRIX!

Calling all little racers!

Toddlers ages 23 years old are invited to join the fun! Bring your own Little Tikes car and come race in our very first Baby Elf Prix!

We can't wait to see these little elves hit the track! red heart

*no registration needed for the Baby Elf Prix*

Packet Pick-Up:
Saturday, December 12
Winkler County Recreation Center, 1991 Tommy Thompson Kermit, TX 79745
alarm clock 7:30 Am - 8:15 Am

Hotel Accommodations for the Elf Run 5K & 1.5-Mile Walk:

Holiday Inn Express Kermit, an IHG Hotel
1019 County Rd 313, Kermit, TX 79745 (432) 653-4455

Cobblestone Inn & Suites Kermit
876 S East Ave, Kermit, TX 79745 (432) 586-3333

Kermit Inn
304 TX-302, Kermit, TX 79745 (432) 586-6693

Southern Inn & Suites Kermit
738 S East Ave, Kermit, TX 79745 (432) 586-2540

Budget Inn of Kermit
165 W Jim Sharp Blvd, Kermit, TX 79745 (432) 586-2548

Plan your stay and enjoy all the holiday fun with ease!

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Location

1991 Tommy Thompson, Kermit, 79745, TX, United States

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