Selfless Elf 5k
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $44.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5k on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the vibrant city of Akron, Summit! This festive event promises a morning filled with holiday cheer, as participants don their most outrageous 80s Christmas attire—think neon leg warmers and fabulous mullets—to support the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk, this fun-filled race offers both running and competitive walking categories to accommodate everyone.
The Selfless Elf 5k kicks off at 8 AM, with chip-timed results to ensure accuracy. Get ready to race for a great cause while enjoying the thrill of friendly competition, complete with awards for top finishers and the best-dressed participants. All participants will also receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in your community while celebrating the holiday spirit. Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting event that combines fitness, fun, and festive flair!
The Selfless Elf 5k kicks off at 8 AM, with chip-timed results to ensure accuracy. Get ready to race for a great cause while enjoying the thrill of friendly competition, complete with awards for top finishers and the best-dressed participants. All participants will also receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks! Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in your community while celebrating the holiday spirit. Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting event that combines fitness, fun, and festive flair!
Organiser's Description
Get ready to sleigh the Selfless Elf 5k in style! Dust off those neon leg warmers, tease your hair and deck yourself out in the wildest 80s Christmas gear you can find. The more mullet, the merrier. Join us for the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5k benefiting your Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family while supporting local hunger relief.
RACE DETAILS
* The race will have two separate categories during registration - running and competitive walking.
* Run/Walk If you plan to run/jog during any portion of the race, please register as a run/walk.
* Competitive Walkers If you plan to walk 100% of the course in its entirety (no running/jogging), please register as a competitive walker.
* The race will be chip-timed at both the start and finish lines to achieve the most accurate race results possible.
* Both runners and competitive walkers will begin at 8am but will have different bib colors to distinguish between the categories.
* If you need to update your registration or switch a runner/walker, please contact us. Transfers are allowed prior to the event's start.
* All participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks.
* For the safety of our participants and spectators, this is a dog-free event.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, December 19, 2025 from 4pm-6pm
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 6:30am-7:45am
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025:
6:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup
8:00am - Start 5k Run/Walk & Competitive Walk
8:45am - 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
9:15am - 5k Competitive Walk Awards
AWARDS 5K RUN/WALK:
Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Up
AWARDS 5K COMPETITIVE WALK:
Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Most Dashing (Best dressed)
Top VIP Elf (Top fundraiser)
RACE DETAILS
* The race will have two separate categories during registration - running and competitive walking.
* Run/Walk If you plan to run/jog during any portion of the race, please register as a run/walk.
* Competitive Walkers If you plan to walk 100% of the course in its entirety (no running/jogging), please register as a competitive walker.
* The race will be chip-timed at both the start and finish lines to achieve the most accurate race results possible.
* Both runners and competitive walkers will begin at 8am but will have different bib colors to distinguish between the categories.
* If you need to update your registration or switch a runner/walker, please contact us. Transfers are allowed prior to the event's start.
* All participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks.
* For the safety of our participants and spectators, this is a dog-free event.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, December 19, 2025 from 4pm-6pm
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 6:30am-7:45am
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025:
6:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup
8:00am - Start 5k Run/Walk & Competitive Walk
8:45am - 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
9:15am - 5k Competitive Walk Awards
AWARDS 5K RUN/WALK:
Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Up
AWARDS 5K COMPETITIVE WALK:
Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Most Dashing (Best dressed)
Top VIP Elf (Top fundraiser)
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