White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC
White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Jacksonville, NC, with an entry fee of $15.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $15
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the celebration of the 2026 JOSC Race Series on December 5th!
The event will include an affordable 5k fun run featuring leftover bibs and medals followed by the 2026 JOSC Race Series awards ceremony. This is a great opportunity to swap and trade medals while celebrating all your achievements from this year! Runners will earn bonus points by participating in this event.
Packet Pick up Information
Packet pick up will only be available on race morning from 7am-8:15am.
Everyone must pick up and check in themselves so we can give out the correct JOSC Race Series points.
FAQs
- Will we receive a finisher medal? Yes, we have medals in mystery bags so it will be a surprise on which one you will receive. If you already have the medal, feel free to trade with another runner.
- Will the event be timed? No, the run is only a fun run. The bibs may have chips on them but we will not have a timing company capturing the time.
- Are discounts available? No, we have priced the run at an affordable rate so no discounts will be provided.
- Do runners earn JOSC Race Series points? Yes, runners will receive 10 points.
- Do you have to participate in order to earn the end of the year awards? No, the awards ceremony will be after the fun run and is separate from the run.
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
62°
Typical Low
37°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Eoc, 2 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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Waiting For?
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135
Days to train
- Race
- White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC
Dec 5, 2026