Selfless Elf 5k
- Date Sat 21st December 2024
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $44.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to don your most outrageous 80s Christmas attire for the Selfless Elf 5k taking place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Akron, Summit! Join in the festive spirit for the 12th annual race, which not only promises a morning filled with fun for the entire family but also supports a great cause—the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Participants can choose between two categories: running or competitive walking, with both groups kicking off at 8 AM. With chip-timed results for accurate tracking and fun giveaways like long-sleeve race t-shirts and striped elf socks, this event is designed to create unforgettable memories. So lace up your neon leg warmers and get ready to race for a cause while helping to combat local hunger!
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 12th 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.
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.
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Selfless Elf 5k