Running of the Elves
- Date Sun 8th December 2024
- Location Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Price $23.25
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive experience like no other at the 6th annual Running of the Elves on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, in Hillsborough, Orange! This enchanting event invites runners of all ages to don their best elf attire and dash down the charming streets of Hillsborough just before the Holiday Parade kicks off. The race begins at 4:00 PM on Mitchell Street and follows a thrilling 1-mile, mostly downhill course that culminates outside the Historic Courthouse on Churton Street.
Join the excitement as thousands of spectators cheer you on, creating a lively atmosphere filled with holiday spirit. Participants can choose to wear an Elf t-shirt, hat, and bells, or even their favorite elf costume to make the event even more magical. With a registration fee of just $20, this family-friendly race is perfect for everyone, including pets and strollers—just remember to keep moving as the parade starts soon after! Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of community and holiday cheer!
Join the excitement as thousands of spectators cheer you on, creating a lively atmosphere filled with holiday spirit. Participants can choose to wear an Elf t-shirt, hat, and bells, or even their favorite elf costume to make the event even more magical. With a registration fee of just $20, this family-friendly race is perfect for everyone, including pets and strollers—just remember to keep moving as the parade starts soon after! Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration of community and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
WAITLIST ENTRY IS OPEN
AS SPOTS OPEN UP FOLKS ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE NOTIFIED AND WILL HAVE 2 DAYS TO REGISTER.
Hillsborough Running Club is proud to present the 6th annual Running of the Elves event.
Run in front of the Hillsborough Holiday Parade crowd. The race starts 10 minutes before the Parade begins, and follows the same route. Experience the joy of running fast downhill in front of thousands of cheering people.
Elf themed. Each participant has the option to select an Elf t-shirt, an Elf hat, and bells.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR THESE DURING THE RUN. WE WANT TO SEE A SEA OF ELVES RUNNING THOUGH TOWN. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SHIRT AND HAT ARE AND THAT THEY FIT. IF YOU FORGOT TO ORDER DURING REGISTRATION, OR YOU FIND YOU CANNOT LOCATE THEM FROM LAST YEAR, USE THE STORE MENU TO ORDER WHAT YOU NEED.
If you have a favorite Elf costume, feel free to wear that instead.
This is a 1 mile, fast, downhill (mostly) timed and themed race.
Date: 8th December 2024
Time: 4.00pm race start
Start location - on Mitchell Street downtown Hillsborough
Finish location - Churton Street, outside the Historic Courthouse
Chip timed by Cardinal Race Timing
Race entry before add ons (shirt, hat, bells) is $20.00
Pets and Stollers are welcome, but please keep moving, as the Parade will be underway as soon as the last person makes the turn onto Churton Street.
WAITLIST ENTRY IS OPEN
AS SPOTS OPEN UP FOLKS ON THE WAITLIST WILL BE NOTIFIED AND WILL HAVE 2 DAYS TO REGISTER.
Hillsborough Running Club is proud to present the 6th annual Running of the Elves event.
Run in front of the Hillsborough Holiday Parade crowd. The race starts 10 minutes before the Parade begins, and follows the same route. Experience the joy of running fast downhill in front of thousands of cheering people.
Elf themed. Each participant has the option to select an Elf t-shirt, an Elf hat, and bells.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR THESE DURING THE RUN. WE WANT TO SEE A SEA OF ELVES RUNNING THOUGH TOWN. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SHIRT AND HAT ARE AND THAT THEY FIT. IF YOU FORGOT TO ORDER DURING REGISTRATION, OR YOU FIND YOU CANNOT LOCATE THEM FROM LAST YEAR, USE THE STORE MENU TO ORDER WHAT YOU NEED.
If you have a favorite Elf costume, feel free to wear that instead.
This is a 1 mile, fast, downhill (mostly) timed and themed race.
Date: 8th December 2024
Time: 4.00pm race start
Start location - on Mitchell Street downtown Hillsborough
Finish location - Churton Street, outside the Historic Courthouse
Chip timed by Cardinal Race Timing
Race entry before add ons (shirt, hat, bells) is $20.00
Pets and Stollers are welcome, but please keep moving, as the Parade will be underway as soon as the last person makes the turn onto Churton Street.
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