Running of the Elves 5K

  • Date Sat 20th December 2025
  • Time 6:00PM EST
  • Location Key West, Florida
  • Price Free - $43.39
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the 2nd Annual Running of the Elves 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, in the beautiful Key West, Monroe! This festive event invites participants to don their most creative holiday costumes and join in the fun, whether by running, jogging, or strolling to the finish line. The race kicks off at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at 6:00 PM, and each entry not only includes a chance to win exciting prizes but also grants access to the Waterfront Winter Wonderland Festival, a delightful experience worth $10!

Enjoy a magical evening featuring rides, visits with Santa, crafts, delicious food, and more, with festival gates opening at 4:00 PM. All participants will receive a festive Elf T-shirt (excluding those 4 & under), a holiday race medal, tasty Christmas cookies, and candy canes. Don’t miss the opportunity to take pictures with beloved holiday characters, including Buddy the Elf! Plus, there’s a costume contestβ€”just remember, South Pole Elves are not welcome! Military families can use code HERO for a 10% discount at registration. Mark your calendars and register todayβ€”let’s make this holiday season

Organiser's Description

Are you ready to get your Elf on this holiday season! Ready to get in the Holiday Spirit? Grab your festive holiday costumes and Run, Jog, Stroll or Jingle all the Way to the finish line, where we will make it SNOW.!

2nd Annual Running of the Elves 5K and Jingle Bell Mile benefitting Reef Relief.

Saturday, December 20th- Coffee Butler Amphitheater

5K @ 6:00 pm

Want MORE holiday cheer A? Every race entry comes with a FREE ENTRY into the Waterfront Winter Wonderland Festival! Savings of $10!

Gates to the Winter Wonderland Festival open at 4:00pm. Come be one of the first into the festival and enjoy rides, visit Santa, crafts, food and more!

Register TODAY! Don't be a Cotton Headed Ninny Muggin!

All participants receive:

Festive Elf T-Shirt (Shirt not included in 4 & Under)

Holiday Race Medal

Christmas Cookies and Candy Canes

Picture with our Holiday Characters including Buddy the Elf

Wear your favorite Elf or holiday costumes for the costume contest. South Pole Elves are not welcome!

Military Families Welcome. Use Code HERO for 10% off. Present ID at Packet Pick Up.

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)

    $43.39

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)

    $43.39

  • KIDS 5K (Ages 6-12)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)

    $38.09

  • JINGLE BELL MILE (Untimed)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)

    $43.39

  • KIDS JINGLE BELL MILE (Ages 6-12)(Untimed)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)

    $38.09

  • 4 & Under (FREE)

    Sat 20th December 2025 (6:00PM EST)

    Free

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Location

951 Caroline St., Key West, 33040, FL, United States

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