Running of the Elves 5K Run/Walk & Jingle Bell Mile
Running of the Elves 5K Run/Walk & Jingle Bell Mile is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Key West, FL, with entry fees from $34.99 to $39.99.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (69 days to go)
- Location
- 618 Duval Street, Key West, FL
- Price
- $34.99–$39.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Are you ready to get your Elf on this holiday season! Ready to get in the Holiday Spirit? Grab your festive holiday costumes and Run, Jog, Stroll or Jingle all the Way to the finish line and celebrate at our Post-Race Christmas Party at Kaya Island Eats.
Make this event your new favorite tradition with charity partner Reef Relief and help bring together the community in a whimsical display of Elf cheer.
Not Ready for a 5K. No Problem. Check out the Jingle Bell Mile.
The Jingle Bell Mile is an untimed walk/stroll for those who aren't ready for a 5K. Come spread holiday cheer in your favorite holiday costumes, Christmas lights and be part of this holiday event. No South Pole Elves Welcome Here! Santa will be watching!
Saturday, December 19th- Kaya Island Eats
5K @ 8:00 AM
Jingle Bell Mile @ 8:05 AM
4 and under free
Register TODAY! Don't be a Cotton Headed Ninny Muggin!
Military Families Welcome. Use Code HERO for 10% off. Present ID at Packet Pick Up.
Events
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
77°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Key W Wfo, 1 mi from the venue.
About Key West, FL
Population
25,824
as of 2023
City Elevation
3 ft
Nearest Airport
EYW
Key West International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
MIA
Miami International Airport · 127 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?
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69
Days to train
- Race
- Running of the Elves 5K Run/Walk & Jingle Bell Mile
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 618 Duval Street, Key West, FL
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Running of the Elves 5K Run/Walk & Jingle Bell Mile
Dec 19, 2026