About this event
Dust off your elf costume and come run, walk or roll with us for PRIDE’s 9th Annual Running of the Elves 5K on December 12, 2026! This race begins and ends at PRIDE Inc. and traverses through the surrounding residential neighborhoods. This is a certified, time-chipped race by RaceWire. A separate 2 mile route is marked out for WALKERS/ROLLERS as well (to Mulcahey School, and back).
Proceeds from this event will go towards PRIDE’s mission of “improving the quality of life for all”. PRIDE Inc. is a non-profit that provides services to adults with disabilities in the greater Taunton area. Make a difference, and join us!
We graciously accept donations as well as sponsorships--consider sponsoring a PRIDE participant who will participate as a 2-mile walker from our PRIDE Walking Team!
- Time-Chipped by RaceWire
- Start time 10AM
- This race is highly patrolled by Taunton's finest, with police directing traffic at all intersections. This makes for a very safe route!
- Bib pick up will be Friday 12/11/2026, 12-5PM, and race day Saturday 12/12/2025 7-9:30AM.
- Location for bib pick-up is PRIDE Inc. 3 Maple Street, Taunton MA 02780
- Want a race tee-shirt?! Our first 100 registrants, and those who register by 11/1/2025 will receive race swag.
- Prizes for: top male/female/child (12 and under) runners, race-chair athlete; AND Best Costume!
- Join us afterwards for free Hot Chocolate and Donuts for all race participants.
- Parking is available in the PRIDE Inc. parking lot; street parking is available and there are neighboring parking lots.
- Course is USATF certified.
COURSE RECORD: 17:44
PRICING SCHEDULE:
$35--7/30/26-12/11/26 (12/11 online registration closes at noon)
$40--December 11 noon, through day-of registration
*Dec 11 and day-of Registration: CASH or CHECK ONLY*, Venmo $41
Proceeds from this event will go towards PRIDE’s mission of “improving the quality of life for all”. PRIDE Inc. is a non-profit that provides services to adults with disabilities in the greater Taunton area. Make a difference, and join us!
We graciously accept donations as well as sponsorships--consider sponsoring a PRIDE participant who will participate as a 2-mile walker from our PRIDE Walking Team!
- Time-Chipped by RaceWire
- Start time 10AM
- This race is highly patrolled by Taunton's finest, with police directing traffic at all intersections. This makes for a very safe route!
- Bib pick up will be Friday 12/11/2026, 12-5PM, and race day Saturday 12/12/2025 7-9:30AM.
- Location for bib pick-up is PRIDE Inc. 3 Maple Street, Taunton MA 02780
- Want a race tee-shirt?! Our first 100 registrants, and those who register by 11/1/2025 will receive race swag.
- Prizes for: top male/female/child (12 and under) runners, race-chair athlete; AND Best Costume!
- Join us afterwards for free Hot Chocolate and Donuts for all race participants.
- Parking is available in the PRIDE Inc. parking lot; street parking is available and there are neighboring parking lots.
- Course is USATF certified.
COURSE RECORD: 17:44
PRICING SCHEDULE:
$35--7/30/26-12/11/26 (12/11 online registration closes at noon)
$40--December 11 noon, through day-of registration
*Dec 11 and day-of Registration: CASH or CHECK ONLY*, Venmo $41
[Event Summary]
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run
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Register for 5K RunMar 6 - Dec 12
5k Roll (race-chair athlete)
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Register for 5k Roll (race-chair athlete)Mar 6 - Dec 12
2-mile Walker
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Register for 2-mile WalkerMar 6 - Dec 12
2-mile Roll (wheelchair athlete)
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Register for 2-mile Roll (wheelchair athlete)Mar 6 - Dec 12
DONATION--sponsor a PRIDE walking team member
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Register for DONATION--sponsor a PRIDE walking team memberMar 6 - Dec 12
DONATION $50
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Register for DONATION $50Mar 6 - Dec 12
DONATION $100
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Register for DONATION $100Mar 6 - Dec 12
DONATION $500
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Register for DONATION $500Mar 6 - Dec 12
DONATION $1000
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Register for DONATION $1000Mar 6 - Dec 12
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sarah Campbell
- Phone
- 508 963 7102
- Website
- Visit website
