Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K - Elf On The Run
From the Organizer
2026 will be the year to Run LoCo Half Marathon and Elf on the Run 5K! The Run LoCo Half Marathon will be a certified out and back race course starting and finishing at the Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Scenic views of the Tennessee River, Downtown Lenoir City and the Greenway will be featured on this certified course. All Runners will receive a swag bag at registration including a Run LoCo Hoodie. Finishers will receive a finisher medal, wonderful views and fantastic day. Runners need to be registered by October 20 to guarantee swag.
Half Marathon Race starts at 8am, Elf on the Run will start at 8:05.
5K Elf on the Run will also be an out and back race utilizing start and finish at Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Elf runners will receive swag bags and hoodies at registration, finisher medals, wonderful views and fantastic day! Registrations by October 15 will be guaranteed swag. Runners are encouraged to dress as the Elf normally found on a shelf.
All races support the mission of the Loudon County Education Foundation!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run is a running event held in Lenior City, TN. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Lenior City, TN at 201 Simpson Road, Lenior City, TN. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run
Dec 5, 2026