White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton
White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton is a running race on December 24, 2026 in Canton, GA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- December 24, 2026 (152 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Grab the family and celebrate Christmas Eve morning by joining us for the White Elephant Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon!
Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist! Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon—the event inspired by everyone’s favorite gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun. Just like the classic holiday game, this race celebrates the joy of “re-gifting,” transforming leftover treasures into unforgettable memories.
We'll be running at Etowah River Park starting at 8:30 am.
Athletes will select their preferred shirt size at registration, but the actual shirt remains a mystery until after the race. When you cross the finish line, you’ll unwrap your very own surprise bundle—a race shirt and finisher medal from a previous event, packaged White Elephant–style for a fun and festive reveal.
In addition to the post-race surprises, we’ll honor performance in the traditional way with awards to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under and continuing through our most experienced participants.
With distances for every level—a festive 5K, a spirited 10K, and a challenging Half Marathon—the White Elephant Run is the perfect way to celebrate the season with humor, heart, and holiday cheer.
Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon—unwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition!
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
52°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allatoona Dam 2, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, GA
Population
34,587
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,014 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 41 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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152
Days to train
- Race
- White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton
- Date
- December 24, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton
Dec 24, 2026