
From the Organizer
The Locust Elfie 5K will be held on December 6th, 2026. This festive event will get you in the Christmas Spirit! Early-Bird Registration is only $20.00 until March 23. First 100 people that register get a pair of Christmas/Elfie Socks!
***PACKET PICK UP WILL BE SATURDAY before the race December 5, 2026. @ THE WEST STANLY SENIOR CENTER located in the Locust Town Center. We will let you know if they are in their new building by then! PLEASE NOTE, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE RUNNERS JOINING US FROM OUT OF TOWN. Packet pick up is allowed race day!
If you are local, we encourage you to pick up Saturday in order to avoid congestion Race Day. We're very excited to see all of you!!
Events
Weather
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
58°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
712 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk
Dec 6, 2026