Running of the Elves 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA
- Distance
- 1 Mile Fun Run · 5K - Individuals · 5K Group Discount for Groups of 5 or More
From the Organizer
Running of the Elves 5K
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.
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- Date
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- Location
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- What is the Running of the Elves 5K?
- Running of the Elves 5K is a running race held in Central, Louisiana on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Running of the Elves 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Central, Louisiana at 13845 Hooper Rd, Central, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Running of the Elves 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Running of the Elves 5K
Nov 21, 2026