# The Lost Elves 5k

- **When:** Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** Oakwood Community Center, Oakwood, GA, 30566
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-10974-the-lost-elves-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Oakwood/SouthHallRotary5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Join us for the *Lost Elves 5K* hosted by South Hall Rotary in Downtown Oakwood, GA!
Buddy the Elf is looking for his Lost Elves who never made it back after Christmas.

What to Expect:

Meet Buddy the Elf before the race and hel elves hiding along the course!
The 5K course is USATF Certified and will start at the Oakwood Community Center.
Packet Pick-up at 5512 Main St, Flowery Branch 3pm - 7pm Thursday, Jan 7th or 9am - 3pm Friday, Jan 8th

Race Day Schedule:

Packet Pick-up: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM at the Oakwood Community Center
Race Start: 8:30 AM with Buddy the Elf sending us off from Oakwood Park (Course closes at 9:45 AM)
Fun Run: Starts at 8:45 AM, after the 5K start
Course Closes: 9:45 AM
Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM at the park
Pancakes with Buddy: After the race, all runners and families are invited to join us at the Community Center for our Pancakes with Buddy breakfast for $10 per plate. To Go Meals will be available.  An email will be sent to all who register for a chance to purchase tickets for themselves and their family. 

Giving Back: Bring a canned food item for the South Hall Food Pantry 

Supporting Great Causes:
Proceeds will benefit the South Hall Food Pantry, Lanier Tech’s Adult Education Scholarships, Georgia Rotary Student Program, Shelterbox, Alzheimer's research through Rotary’s CART Fund, and the South Hall Rotary's S.H.A.R.E. Fund for local community causes.

Sign up today to enjoy a festive morning of fun, fitness, and giving back to the community! 

Note: Race T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register by 12/13.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-10974-the-lost-elves-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-10974-the-lost-elves-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).