Merry Fitness 5k
Merry Fitness 5k is a running race on November 22, 2026 in Jacksonville, NC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 22, 2026 (137 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎄🏃♂️ Merry Fitness 5K – Run Through Christmas Town! 🏃♀️🎄
Lace up and join us for the Merry Fitness 5K on Sunday, November 22nd 5:00pm at ELJ Farms! This festive race is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support our Marathon Kids runners, and start a new holiday tradition with our community. You’ll dash through a magical Christmas Town course, surrounded by lights, cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit.
💙 Run for a Cause: Proceeds from this race provide scholarship opportunities for Onslow County students to participate in Marathon Kids — giving more children the chance to discover the joy of running, set big goals, and build healthy habits for life.
📦 Packet Pick-Up:
- Friday, November 20th: 5:00–7:00 PM at Eggs Up Grill, 2457 Gum Branch Road
Race Day (November 22nd): 4:00 - 4:45 PM ONLY at ELJ Farms
(We highly recommend picking up your packet Friday to avoid race day delays!)
👕 Add-On Merchandise:
- Race Shirts: $25 each — must be purchased by November 1st
🏃♀️ For Marathon Kids Participants: You do NOT need to register individually — your registration will be handled through your team.
✨ Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time 5K’er, or just in it for the jingle bells and cocoa, this race is all about community, holiday joy, and making memories. Let’s run, cheer, and celebrate together!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
65°
Typical Low
40°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Eoc, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jacksonville, NC
Population
73,507
as of 2023
City Elevation
18 ft
Nearest Airport
OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 111 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Merry Fitness 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
137
Days to train
- Race
- Merry Fitness 5k
- Date
- November 22, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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Merry Fitness 5k
Nov 22, 2026