Running of the Elves 5K
- Date Sat 23rd November 2024
- Location Central, Louisiana
- Price $32.95 - $38.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 12th Annual Running of the Elves 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Central Wildcat Stadium in Central, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana! This festive event encourages participants to don their best holiday attire while enjoying a picturesque run through the charming city of Central. Runners can look forward to an exciting day filled with fun, including a Fun Run starting at 7:45 AM followed by the main 5K race.
Participants who register by November 8th will receive a fabulous elf hat, a finisher's medal, and a stylish t-shirt. After crossing the finish line, join in the celebration with free pancakes and coffee, festive activities for kids, and even pictures with Santa Claus! Awards will be given to the top runners and there’s a costume contest for those looking to show off their holiday spirit. Don't miss out on this joyful event that also supports the Central Chamber of Commerce's Shop Small Business Saturday campaign. Sign up today to secure your spot in this holiday celebration!
Participants who register by November 8th will receive a fabulous elf hat, a finisher's medal, and a stylish t-shirt. After crossing the finish line, join in the celebration with free pancakes and coffee, festive activities for kids, and even pictures with Santa Claus! Awards will be given to the top runners and there’s a costume contest for those looking to show off their holiday spirit. Don't miss out on this joyful event that also supports the Central Chamber of Commerce's Shop Small Business Saturday campaign. Sign up today to secure your spot in this holiday celebration!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING OF THE ELVES 5K
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Central Wildcat Stadium
13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818
PARTICIPATE IN THE 12TH 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 22ND 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 CAJUN TIMING.
REGISTRATION FEES:
*
REGISTRATION THROUGH OCTOBER 1ST, 2024- $30
*
REGISTRATION OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH NOVEMBER 21ST, 2024- $35
*
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NOV. 23RD, 2024: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 21ST, 2024
T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATIONS BY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2024
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING OUR UNIQUE RACE T-SHIRT SEPARATELY. THESE ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT SALES WILL END ON 11/16/2024.
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 23, 2024
Central Wildcat Stadium
13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818
PARTICIPATE IN THE 12TH 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 22ND 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 CAJUN TIMING.
REGISTRATION FEES:
*
REGISTRATION THROUGH OCTOBER 1ST, 2024- $30
*
REGISTRATION OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH NOVEMBER 21ST, 2024- $35
*
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NOV. 23RD, 2024: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 21ST, 2024
T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR REGISTRATIONS BY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2024
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO BE SELLING OUR UNIQUE RACE T-SHIRT SEPARATELY. THESE ADDITIONAL T-SHIRT SALES WILL END ON 11/16/2024.
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. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd November 2024
$38.50
Participants registered by November 8th, 2024 will receive an elf hat and a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 22nd from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am. -
5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd November 2024
$38.50
Participants registered by November 8th, 2024 will receive an elf hat and a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 22nd from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd November 2024
$32.95
Participants registered by November 8th, 2024 will receive an elf hat and a t-shirt. Early packet Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 22nd from 10:00am-5:00pm. Race day packet pickup begins at 6:45am.
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