Running of the Elves 5K Central

Running of the Elves 5K

Saturday, November 23, 2024 

Central Wildcat Stadium

13845 Hooper Rd. Central, LA 70818

  Participate in the 12th 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 8th are guaranteed to receive an elf hat, a finishers medal, and a t-shirt.    Package Pickup will be at Central Community Athletics Gym on Friday, November 22nd 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 Cajun Timing.   Registration Fees: Registration through October 1st,2024- $30 Registration October 2nd through November 20th, 2024- $35    Day of Race Registration Nov. 23rd, 2024: $40 ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS AT 11:59pm ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 2024 T-shirts will be provided for registrations by November 8th, 2024   This year we will also be selling our unique Race t-shirt separately.  If you're not a runner or want one for a friend or family member you can purchase it here.   5K Age Groups: 1-14 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+   5K Awards: Top Overall Male Top Overall Female 1st and 2nd Male in each age group  1st and 2nd Female in each age group  Fun Run awarded to Overall Top Male and Female 

 

The Race Benefits the Central Chamber of Commerce and its Shop Small Business Saturday Campaign.