Selfless Elf 5k
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $44.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5K on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Akron, Summit! This festive run/walk event invites participants to don their favorite holiday-themed costumes and support a great cause, benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk, there are exciting categories for everyone, including a new team registration option where larger teams can compete for awards!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with chip timing ensuring accurate results for both runners and competitive walkers. Participants can expect a lively atmosphere filled with family fun, festive spirit, and the chance to win awards in various age groups, along with special prizes for the best-dressed participants and top fundraisers. Don't miss out on early packet pickup on December 19 from 4 PM to 6 PM, and be sure to arrive early on race day for packet pickup from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Join us to make a difference this holiday season while enjoying a morning of fitness and camaraderie!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with chip timing ensuring accurate results for both runners and competitive walkers. Participants can expect a lively atmosphere filled with family fun, festive spirit, and the chance to win awards in various age groups, along with special prizes for the best-dressed participants and top fundraisers. Don't miss out on early packet pickup on December 19 from 4 PM to 6 PM, and be sure to arrive early on race day for packet pickup from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM. Join us to make a difference this holiday season while enjoying a morning of fitness and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 13th annual SELFLESS ELF 5K run/walk benefiting the AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family while supporting local hunger relief.
RACE DETAILS
* NEW THIS YEAR! Team registration and a new team award for the fastest 4-person or larger team!
* 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.
* AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT. STOP BY THE AWARDS BOOTH INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE TO PICK UP YOUR PRIZE IF YOU PLACED IN YOUR AGE GROUP. LIVE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE RACEPENGUIN APP, SO YOU CAN CHECK TO SEE IF YOU'RE AN AGE GROUP WINNER.
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
9:15am - 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
9:30am - 5k Competitive Walk Awards
5K RUN/WALK AWARDS:
* Top 3 Male & 3 Female Overall
* Top 3 Male & 3 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, 80-84, 85 & Up
5K COMPETITIVE WALK AWARDS:
* Top 3 Male & 3 Female Overall
* Top 3 Male & 3 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)
* Fastest 4-Person Team
RACE DETAILS
* NEW THIS YEAR! Team registration and a new team award for the fastest 4-person or larger team!
* 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.
* AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT. STOP BY THE AWARDS BOOTH INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE TO PICK UP YOUR PRIZE IF YOU PLACED IN YOUR AGE GROUP. LIVE RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE RACEPENGUIN APP, SO YOU CAN CHECK TO SEE IF YOU'RE AN AGE GROUP WINNER.
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
9:15am - 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
9:30am - 5k Competitive Walk Awards
5K RUN/WALK AWARDS:
* Top 3 Male & 3 Female Overall
* Top 3 Male & 3 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, 80-84, 85 & Up
5K COMPETITIVE WALK AWARDS:
* Top 3 Male & 3 Female Overall
* Top 3 Male & 3 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)
* Fastest 4-Person Team
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