Running of the Elves 5K
Running of the Elves 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Central, LA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (121 days to go)
- Location
- 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Central Wildcat Stadium
13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818
Participate in the 14th Annual Running of the Elves. Dressing in your best holiday attire is encouraged. Start your holiday season off with a picturesque run around our quaint city of Central.
Participants registered by November 12th are guaranteed to receive a finishers medal, and a t-shirt.
Package Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 20th from 10 am - 5 pm.
Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:45 am at the race site (Wildcat Stadium).
The Fun Run will begin at 7:45 am with the 5k to follow immediately after
Immediately following the race:
FREE pancakes and coffee for EVERYONE 🥞 ☕️
Pictures with Santa Claus 🎅🏼
Giveaways 🏅
Fire truck and Sparky the Dog 🚒 🐶
Kid activities 🤸🏼♀️🤸🏼♀️
After the Race:
All participants will receive a finisher's medal.
Top Runner Awards from Rogers Regional Eye Center.
Costume Contest will be awarded too!
This event will be professionally chip timed by Pelican Timing.
Registration Fees:
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Registration through September 30th, 2026- $30
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Registration October 2nd through November 19th, 2026- $35
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Day of Race Registration Nov. 21st, 2026: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59pm ON NOVEMBER 19th, 2026
T-shirts will be provided for registrations by November 12th, 2026
This year we will also be selling our unique Race t-shirt separately. These additional t-shirt sales will end on 11/15/2026.
If you're not a runner or want one for a friend or family member you can purchase it here.
5K Age Groups:
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1-14
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15-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70+
5K Awards:
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Top Overall Male
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Top Overall Female
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1st and 2nd Male in each age group
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1st and 2nd Female in each age group
1 Mile Fun Run awarded to Overall Top Male and Female
The Race Benefits the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday Campaign.
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
69°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Central, LA
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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121
Days to train
- Race
- Running of the Elves 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA
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Running of the Elves 5K
Nov 21, 2026