Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 3:00PM EST
- Location Locust, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in the charming town of Locust, Stanly! This festive event is the perfect way to embrace the Christmas spirit while enjoying a fast and flat course through the Locust Town Center and its welcoming neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite Christmas attire, with prizes awarded for the best-dressed Elfies!
Early-bird registration is just $20 until March 23, and the first 100 registrants will receive a delightful pair of Christmas socks to celebrate the season. Join fellow runners and walkers of all ages as you compete for overall awards for the top three males and females, alongside age group prizes that span from 10 and under to 65 and above. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual participant, the Locust Elfie 5K promises a fun-filled day that will bring joy and excitement to all. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to welcome December and the upcoming holidays in style!
Early-bird registration is just $20 until March 23, and the first 100 registrants will receive a delightful pair of Christmas socks to celebrate the season. Join fellow runners and walkers of all ages as you compete for overall awards for the top three males and females, alongside age group prizes that span from 10 and under to 65 and above. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual participant, the Locust Elfie 5K promises a fun-filled day that will bring joy and excitement to all. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to welcome December and the upcoming holidays in style!
Organiser's Description
LOCUST ELFIE 5K RUN/WALK-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
***PACKET PICK UP WILL BE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ THE WEST STANLY SENIOR CENTER LOCATED IN THE LOCUST TOWN CENTER JUST BEFORE LOCUST ACE HARDWARE! WE WILL BE THERE FROM 9AM-12PM. PACKET PICK UP IS ALSO AVAILABLE RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 2PM. IF YOU ARE LOCAL, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP SATURDAY IN ORDER TO AVOID CONGESTION RACE DAY. WE'RE VERY EXCITED TO SEE ALL OF YOU!!***
THE LOCUST ELFIE 5K WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2025. THIS FESTIVE EVENT WILL GET YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION IS ONLY $20.00 UNTIL MARCH 23. FIRST 100 PEOPLE THAT REGISTER GET A PAIR OF CHRISTMAS/ELFIE SOCKS!
A FAST & FLAT-ISH COURSE THROUGH THE LOCUST TOWN CENTER & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD! HELP US WELCOME DECEMBER & THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS TO LOCUST, NC! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS ATTIRE, PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED ELFIE! @EXCITEBIKES WILL BE LEADING THE WAY DURING THE RACE, COURSE WILL BE MARKED AND WE WILL HAVE OUR COMMUNICATION DUDES READILY AVAILABLE ON THE COURSE...SO PLEASE DON'T GET LOST. :)
THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 MALES & TOP 3 FEMALES. AGE GROUP AWARDS INCLUDE BOTH MALE & FEMALE CATEGORIES: 10 & UNDER,
11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 PLUS
PLEASE USE PARKING LOTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ON RACE DAY. THEY ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN CENTER. WE WOULD PREFER YOU KEEP THE STREETS ALONG THE COURSE AS FREE AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR RUNNERS. ORANGE CONES WILL MARK THE SPACES WE WANT YOU TO DEFINITELY AVOID!
***PACKET PICK UP WILL BE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ THE WEST STANLY SENIOR CENTER LOCATED IN THE LOCUST TOWN CENTER JUST BEFORE LOCUST ACE HARDWARE! WE WILL BE THERE FROM 9AM-12PM. PACKET PICK UP IS ALSO AVAILABLE RACE DAY BEGINNING AT 2PM. IF YOU ARE LOCAL, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP SATURDAY IN ORDER TO AVOID CONGESTION RACE DAY. WE'RE VERY EXCITED TO SEE ALL OF YOU!!***
THE LOCUST ELFIE 5K WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2025. THIS FESTIVE EVENT WILL GET YOU IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION IS ONLY $20.00 UNTIL MARCH 23. FIRST 100 PEOPLE THAT REGISTER GET A PAIR OF CHRISTMAS/ELFIE SOCKS!
A FAST & FLAT-ISH COURSE THROUGH THE LOCUST TOWN CENTER & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD! HELP US WELCOME DECEMBER & THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS TO LOCUST, NC! WEAR YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS ATTIRE, PRIZES FOR BEST DRESSED ELFIE! @EXCITEBIKES WILL BE LEADING THE WAY DURING THE RACE, COURSE WILL BE MARKED AND WE WILL HAVE OUR COMMUNICATION DUDES READILY AVAILABLE ON THE COURSE...SO PLEASE DON'T GET LOST. :)
THERE WILL BE OVERALL AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 MALES & TOP 3 FEMALES. AGE GROUP AWARDS INCLUDE BOTH MALE & FEMALE CATEGORIES: 10 & UNDER,
11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 PLUS
PLEASE USE PARKING LOTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ON RACE DAY. THEY ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN CENTER. WE WOULD PREFER YOU KEEP THE STREETS ALONG THE COURSE AS FREE AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR RUNNERS. ORANGE CONES WILL MARK THE SPACES WE WANT YOU TO DEFINITELY AVOID!
Races
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Locust #Elfie 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Performance Blend Tee
Sun 6th December 2026 (3:00PM EST)
$22.20
OPENS 13 JANDecember is here, now we can officially get in the Christmas Spirit. Participate by yourself or bring your family along for this fun afternoon event. Proceeds from the event will support local youth art organizations. Please note, monetary prizes are also given to youth schools or organizations with the greatest number of participants. If you have a group that is interested in participation, please reach out for your very own discount.
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