
Elf Run 5k & 1.5 Mile Walk is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Kermit, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
The elves are lacing up again! 🧝♂️🎅
Join us for the 3rd Annual Elf Run 5K and 1.5-Mile Walk — the perfect way to celebrate the season with family, friends, and festive fitness.
Fun, laughter, and holiday spirit await — register today before spots fill up! 🎄👟
#ElfRun5K
All proceeds will go to the Kermit Police Department for dispatch training.
🎄 Great Amenities Await! 🎅
Enjoy all the holiday fun at the 3rd Annual Elf Run 5K & 1.5-Mile Walk, featuring:
✨ Christmas Music to keep you in the spirit
📸 Holiday Pictures
🎩 Free Elf socks with Every Registration
🛍️ Local Food Vendors
Calling all little racers! 🏎️🎅
Toddlers ages 2–3 years old are invited to join the fun! Bring your own Little Tikes car and come race in our very first Baby Elf Prix!
We can't wait to see these little elves hit the track! ❤️🎄
*no registration needed for the Baby Elf Prix*
📦 Packet Pick-Up:
Saturday, December 12
📍 Winkler County Recreation Center, 1991 Tommy Thompson Kermit, TX 79745
⏰ 7:30 Am - 8:15 Am
🏨 Hotel Accommodations for the Elf Run 5K & 1.5-Mile Walk:
Holiday Inn Express Kermit, an IHG Hotel
1019 County Rd 313, Kermit, TX 79745 • (432) 653-4455
Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Kermit
876 S East Ave, Kermit, TX 79745 • (432) 586-3333
Kermit Inn
304 TX-302, Kermit, TX 79745 • (432) 586-6693
Southern Inn & Suites Kermit
738 S East Ave, Kermit, TX 79745 • (432) 586-2540
Budget Inn of Kermit
165 W Jim Sharp Blvd, Kermit, TX 79745 • (432) 586-2548
📌 Plan your stay and enjoy all the holiday fun with ease!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
61°
Typical Low
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kermit, 1 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
MAF
Midland International Air and Space Port · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Elf Run 5k & 1.5 Mile Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
30
Days to train
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Elf Run 5k & 1.5 Mile Walk
Dec 12, 2026