Selfless Elf 5k
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Akron, Ohio
- Price $49.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit at the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5K run/walk on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Akron, Summit! This festive event encourages participants to don their favorite holiday-themed costumes or running gear while supporting a great cause—the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Whether you're a runner or a competitive walker, this family-friendly race has something for everyone, featuring both a 5K run/walk and a dedicated competitive walking category.
Join the fun starting at 8:00 AM, with chip-timing to ensure accurate results. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you race for awards, including top honors for male and female overall winners, age group placements, and even prizes for the best-dressed participants! With early packet pickup available on December 19 and race day check-in starting at 6:30 AM, you'll be all set for a morning filled with excitement and community spirit. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
Join the fun starting at 8:00 AM, with chip-timing to ensure accurate results. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you race for awards, including top honors for male and female overall winners, age group placements, and even prizes for the best-dressed participants! With early packet pickup available on December 19 and race day check-in starting at 6:30 AM, you'll be all set for a morning filled with excitement and community spirit. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
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 Male & 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 Male & 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 Male & 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 Male & 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
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Striped Socks & T-Shirt Size
Sat 20th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$49.95
CLOSED -
5k Competitive Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & Striped Socks & T-Shirt Size
Sat 20th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$49.95
CLOSED
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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's Main Campus, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, 44307, OH, United States
Selfless Elf 5k
