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Selfless Elf 5k

December 20 @ 6:30 am 9:30 am

Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 13th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family as we raise funds and awareness for people struggling with hunger in our community.

Race Details

  • The race will have two separate categories during registration – running and competitive walking.
    • ***NEW THIS YEAR*** Kids Polar Express Run! 50 Yard run for ages 10 & under.
    • Run/Walk If you plan to run/jog during any portion of the race, please register as a run/walk.
    • Competitive Walkers If you plan to walk 100% of the course in its entirety (no running/jogging), please register as a competitive walker.
  • The race will be chip-timed at both the start and finish lines to achieve the most accurate race results possible.
  • Both runners and competitive walkers will begin at 8:30 am but will have different bib colors to distinguish between the categories.
  • If you need to update your registration or switch a runner/walker, please contact us. Transfers are allowed prior to the event’s start.
  • All participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks.
  • For the safety of our participants and spectators, this is a dog-free event
Price ScheduleKids5K
Through November 27$15$40
Through December 18$20$45
Through Race Day$25$50

*No Socks & No Shirt price discounted by $15!

Schedule of Events
6:30am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
7:30am: Kids Polar Express Run Begins
8:30am: 5k Run / Walk Begins
8:35am: 5K Competitive Walk Begins
9:15am: 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
9:30am: 5k Competitive Walk Awards

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Friday, December 19th: 5:00pm-8:00pm @ Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Main Campus
350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH US 44307

SWAG

Coming Soon!

Course Map

https://track.rtrt.me/map/RP-SELFLESS-ELF-2025

Awards

Awards 5k Run/Walk
Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall 
Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Up

Awards 5k Competitive Walk
Top 2 Male & 2 Female Overall
Top 2 Male & 2 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up

Additional Awards
Most Dashing (Best dressed)
Top VIP Elf (Top fundraiser)

Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Details

Date:
December 20
Time:
6:30 am – 9:30 am
Cost:
$40 – $50

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Main Campus

350 Opportunity Parkway
Akron, Ohio 44307 United States
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