Running of the Elves 5K
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Central, Louisiana
- Price $27.95 - $32.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 13th Annual Running of the Elves 5K on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Central, East Baton Rouge! This festive event takes place at the Central Wildcat Stadium, where participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire for a fun-filled day. The race features a picturesque 5K course and a delightful Fun Run, perfect for participants of all ages.
Sign up by November 8th to guarantee your Elf hat, finishers medal, and event t-shirt! Race day kicks off with packet pickup starting at 6:45 AM, followed by the Fun Run at 7:45 AM and the 5K immediately after. After the race, enjoy complimentary pancakes and coffee, capture memories with Santa Claus, and participate in exciting giveaways and kid activities. With awards for top male and female runners, age group winners, and a costume contest, this event promises to be a highlight of your holiday season while supporting the Central Chamber of Commerce's Shop Small Business Saturday campaign. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and holiday cheer!
Sign up by November 8th to guarantee your Elf hat, finishers medal, and event t-shirt! Race day kicks off with packet pickup starting at 6:45 AM, followed by the Fun Run at 7:45 AM and the 5K immediately after. After the race, enjoy complimentary pancakes and coffee, capture memories with Santa Claus, and participate in exciting giveaways and kid activities. With awards for top male and female runners, age group winners, and a costume contest, this event promises to be a highlight of your holiday season while supporting the Central Chamber of Commerce's Shop Small Business Saturday campaign. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING OF THE ELVES 5K
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Central Wildcat Stadium
13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818
PARTICIPATE IN THE 13TH 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 8TH ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE AN ELF HAT, A FINISHERS MEDAL, AND A T-SHIRT.
PACKAGE PICKUP WILL BE AT CENTRAL COMMUNITY ATHLETICS GYM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST 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 OCTOBER 1ST, 2025- $30
*
REGISTRATION OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH NOVEMBER 20TH, 2025- $35
*
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NOV. 22ND, 2025: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 2025
T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATIONS BY NOVEMBER 7TH, 2025
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING OUR UNIQUE RACE T-SHIRT SEPARATELY. THESE ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT SALES WILL END ON 11/16/2025.
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
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 22, 2025
Central Wildcat Stadium
13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818
PARTICIPATE IN THE 13TH 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 8TH ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE AN ELF HAT, A FINISHERS MEDAL, AND A T-SHIRT.
PACKAGE PICKUP WILL BE AT CENTRAL COMMUNITY ATHLETICS GYM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST 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 OCTOBER 1ST, 2025- $30
*
REGISTRATION OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH NOVEMBER 20TH, 2025- $35
*
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NOV. 22ND, 2025: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 2025
T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATIONS BY NOVEMBER 7TH, 2025
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING OUR UNIQUE RACE T-SHIRT SEPARATELY. THESE ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT SALES WILL END ON 11/16/2025.
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
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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5K - Individuals
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$32.95
Participants registered by November 7th, 2025 will receive an elf hat and a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 21st 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 22nd November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.95
Participants registered by November 7th, 2025 will receive an elf hat and a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 21st from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (7:45AM EST)
$32.95
Participants registered by November 7th, 2025 will receive an elf hat and a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 21st from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am.
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