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Elf on the Run 5K

Elf on the Run 5K and 1 Mile Elf Dash

Saturday, December 12th
8:00 AM
Indian Land YMCA

Join us for the 2nd annual ELF ON THE RUN 5K, a celebration of community, wellness, and holiday cheer! Grab your friends & family and race with us through the beautiful CrossRidge campus. We are excited to offer both a 5k course and a 1 mile dash.
Kicking off a full day of festivities including the Indian Land Christmas Parade, Christmas Village, and Tree Lighting Ceremony, this race brings together families, neighbors, and local businesses for a joyful morning with lasting community impact. We will celebrate after the race with a DJ, food trucks, awards, giveaways and more!




Registration fees

Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.

5K

Price changes in 1 month 26 days

    1. $39.44
      Now registering Jul 1 – Aug 31
      Register for 5K
    2. $44.79
      Sep 1 – Oct 13
    3. $50.14
      Oct 14 – Dec 5
    4. $55.49
      Dec 6 – Dec 12

1 Mile Fun Run

Price changes in 1 month 26 days

    1. $23.39
      Now registering Jul 1 – Aug 31
      Register for 1 Mile Fun Run
    2. $28.74
      Sep 1 – Oct 13
    3. $34.09
      Oct 14 – Dec 5
    4. $39.44
      Dec 6 – Dec 12

Registration Policies

  1. There are NO refunds for this race if you did not enroll in the Refund Protection Program. Click here for transfer instructions.
  2. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions
  3. Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God".

Event schedule

  • Fri, December 11, 2026 2:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Indian Land YMCA
  • Sat, December 12, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens
  • Sat, December 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Starts
  • Sat, December 12, 2026 8:45 AM - 1 Mile Starts
  • Sat, December 12, 2026 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony

Contact information

Event contact
Rachel Lewis

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