Running of the Elves 5K
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Central, Louisiana
- Price $27.95 - $32.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual Running of the Elves 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Central Wildcat Stadium in East Baton Rouge! This festive event invites runners and walkers of all ages to kick off the holiday season with a delightful run through the charming city of Central. Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire as they take on the scenic 5K course or the fun-filled one-mile fun run starting at 7:45 AM.
All registered participants will receive a finisher's medal and a t-shirt if they sign up by November 12. After the race, enjoy a hearty breakfast with free pancakes and coffee, along with exciting activities like photos with Santa Claus and giveaways. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and a costume contest, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Don't miss out on this joyous community event that supports the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday campaign. Mark your calendars and join in the holiday spirit!
All registered participants will receive a finisher's medal and a t-shirt if they sign up by November 12. After the race, enjoy a hearty breakfast with free pancakes and coffee, along with exciting activities like photos with Santa Claus and giveaways. With awards for top finishers in various age groups and a costume contest, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Don't miss out on this joyous community event that supports the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday campaign. Mark your calendars and join in the holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING OF THE ELVES 5K
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
CENTRAL WILDCAT STADIUM
13845 HOOPER RD. CENTRAL, LA 70818
PARTICIPATE IN THE 14TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE ELVES. DRESSING IN YOUR BEST HOLIDAY ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED. START YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON OFF WITH A PICTURESQUE RUN AROUND OUR QUAINT CITY OF CENTRAL.
PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 12TH ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL, AND A T-SHIRT.
PACKAGE PICKUP WILL BE AT CENTRAL COMMUNITY ATHLETICS GYM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH FROM 10 AM - 5 PM.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 6:45 AM AT THE RACE SITE (WILDCAT STADIUM).
THE FUN RUN WILL BEGIN AT 7:45 AM WITH THE 5K TO FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE:
FREE PANCAKES AND COFFEE FOR EVERYONE HOT BEVERAGE
PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAUS
GIVEAWAYS
FIRE TRUCK AND SPARKY THE DOG
KID ACTIVITIES FEMALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
AFTER THE RACE:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL.
TOP RUNNER AWARDS FROM ROGERS REGIONAL EYE CENTER.
COSTUME CONTEST WILL BE AWARDED TOO!
THIS EVENT WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY CHIP TIMED BY PELICAN TIMING.
REGISTRATION FEES:
*
REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026- $30
*
REGISTRATION OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026- $35
*
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NOV. 21ST, 2026: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026
T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATIONS BY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2026
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING OUR UNIQUE RACE T-SHIRT SEPARATELY. THESE ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT SALES WILL END ON 11/15/2026.
IF YOU'RE NOT A RUNNER OR WANT ONE FOR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER YOU CAN PURCHASE IT HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/LA/Central/ElfRun5K].
5K AGE GROUPS:
*
1-14
*
15-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70+
5K AWARDS:
*
TOP OVERALL MALE
*
TOP OVERALL FEMALE
*
1ST AND 2ND MALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
*
1ST AND 2ND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
1 MILE FUN RUN AWARDED TO OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
THE RACE BENEFITS THE CENTRAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ITS SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CAMPAIGN.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026
CENTRAL WILDCAT STADIUM
13845 HOOPER RD. CENTRAL, LA 70818
PARTICIPATE IN THE 14TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE ELVES. DRESSING IN YOUR BEST HOLIDAY ATTIRE IS ENCOURAGED. START YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON OFF WITH A PICTURESQUE RUN AROUND OUR QUAINT CITY OF CENTRAL.
PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 12TH ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL, AND A T-SHIRT.
PACKAGE PICKUP WILL BE AT CENTRAL COMMUNITY ATHLETICS GYM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH FROM 10 AM - 5 PM.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BEGIN AT 6:45 AM AT THE RACE SITE (WILDCAT STADIUM).
THE FUN RUN WILL BEGIN AT 7:45 AM WITH THE 5K TO FOLLOW IMMEDIATELY AFTER
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE:
FREE PANCAKES AND COFFEE FOR EVERYONE HOT BEVERAGE
PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAUS
GIVEAWAYS
FIRE TRUCK AND SPARKY THE DOG
KID ACTIVITIES FEMALE SIGNFEMALE SIGN
AFTER THE RACE:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER'S MEDAL.
TOP RUNNER AWARDS FROM ROGERS REGIONAL EYE CENTER.
COSTUME CONTEST WILL BE AWARDED TOO!
THIS EVENT WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY CHIP TIMED BY PELICAN TIMING.
REGISTRATION FEES:
*
REGISTRATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026- $30
*
REGISTRATION OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026- $35
*
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NOV. 21ST, 2026: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026
T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATIONS BY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2026
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING OUR UNIQUE RACE T-SHIRT SEPARATELY. THESE ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT SALES WILL END ON 11/15/2026.
IF YOU'RE NOT A RUNNER OR WANT ONE FOR A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER YOU CAN PURCHASE IT HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/LA/Central/ElfRun5K].
5K AGE GROUPS:
*
1-14
*
15-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70+
5K AWARDS:
*
TOP OVERALL MALE
*
TOP OVERALL FEMALE
*
1ST AND 2ND MALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
*
1ST AND 2ND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
1 MILE FUN RUN AWARDED TO OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE
THE RACE BENEFITS THE CENTRAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ITS SHOP SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CAMPAIGN.
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (7:45AM CST)
$32.95
Participants registered by November 12th, 2026 will receive a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am. -
5K - Individuals
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.95
Participants registered by November 12th, 2026 will receive a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am. -
5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$27.95
Participants registered by November 12th, 2026 will receive a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10:00am-5:00pm. *IF YOU ARE PICKING UP AS A GROUP PLEASE EMAIL THE CHAMBER AHEAD OF TIME* Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am.
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