White Elephant 5k/10k - Clearwater

Saturday, December 5, 2026

9:00 AM EST

Clearwater, Florida

$33.60–$44.10 · 6 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exciting White Elephant 5K/10K in Clearwater, Pinellas, on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This lively holiday-themed race brings a playful twist to your typical running event, inspired by the beloved gift-swapping tradition of the White Elephant game. Whether you choose to tackle the 5K or the 10K distance, you’ll experience a day filled with surprises, laughter, and festive spirit.

Starting at 9:00 AM on the scenic Duke Energy Trail, participants will enjoy the thrill of running while unwrapping a surprise bundle of goodies at the finish line, including a mystery race shirt and a unique finisher medal from a previous event. With awards for the top three male and female finishers in various age categories, the White Elephant 5K/10K is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and family. Embrace the unexpected, spread holiday cheer, and make unforgettable memories at this joyful race!

Races

Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual
Closes in 1 week

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-shirt (from a prior race)

Can't make it, but want to join in on the fun? No problem! =) Just run when & where you want, submit your time to us and we'll mail you your shirt/card! Continental US Only

9:00 AM EST

$33.60

Register
5k

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-shirt (from a prior race)

Come put your feet on the ground for some Christmas fun! We welcome all runners, walker, strollers, etc!

9:00 AM EST

$33.60

Register
10k

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-shirt (from a prior race)

Up for a little longer distance...here ya go.

9:00 AM EST

$39.10

Register
Half Marathon

Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-shirt (from a prior race)

9:00 AM EST

$44.10

Register
Virtual 5k
Virtual
Closes in 1 week

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-shirt (from a prior race)

Can't make it, but want to join in on the fun? No problem! =) Just run when & where you want, submit your time to us and we'll mail you your shirt/card! Continental US Only

9:00 AM EST

$33.60

Register
Virtual 10k
Virtual
Closes in 1 week

Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-shirt (from a prior race)

Can't make it, but want to join in on the fun? No problem! =) Just run when & where you want, submit your time to us and we'll mail you your shirt/card! Continental US Only

9:00 AM EST

$33.60

Register

Organiser's description

Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist! Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10Kthe event inspired by everyones favorite gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun. Just like the classic holiday game, this race celebrates the joy of re-gifting, transforming leftover treasures into unforgettable memories.

Athletes will select their preferred shirt size at registration, but the actual shirt remains a mystery until after the race. When you cross the finish line, youll unwrap your very own surprise bundlea race shirt and finisher medal from a previous event, packaged White Elephantstyle for a fun and festive reveal.

We'll be dashing along the Duke Energy Trail starting at 9:00 am.

In addition to the post-race surprises, well honor performance in the traditional way with awards to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under and continuing through our most experienced participants.

With distances for every levela festive 5K and a spirited 10Kthe White Elephant Run is the perfect way to celebrate the season with humor, heart, and holiday cheer.

Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10Kunwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition!