Run Elf Run!
Date and time
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location
1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI
Date and time
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location
1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI
Date and time
Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Location
1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI
RUN ELF RUN! Run/walk begins at 8:00 am, prior to the 45th annual Holiday Extravaganza Parade!
Downtown Pontiac START LINE located at the corner of Saginaw and Pike in downtown Pontiac PACKET PICK UP will be inside the 7 North building (7 N. Saginaw St.), located between The Fillmore 13 Brewery and Kegger Burger.
Pre-Race: Friday December 4th, 3 pm - 7 pm. Race Morning: December 5th 6:30 am - 8:00 am.
Join in the holiday spirit and be part of a 45 year tradition in downtown Pontiac--the heart of Oakland County--prior to the annual Holiday Extravaganza parade, a collaboration with the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, and White Lake.
All participants for the 5K race will receive a...
Finisher's medal Run Elf Run long sleeve T-shirt Race bib Finish line refreshments +21 - Beer and Pretzel*
The overall male and female 5K winners will receive a certificate for a FREE pair of running shoes ($180 maximum value) from Runnin' Gear in Waterford! 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall males and females get a unique Run Elf Run candy cane trophy. All age group winners (10 year increments) will also take home a candy cane trophy!! candy cane trophies are replicas, not for human (or elf) consumption!
Kids, help Santa and The Grinch catch the Gingerbread Man in the Santa Kids' Run! This 0.25 mile event will follow the 5K and begin at 9:00 am. All registered children will earn a medal, a Scholastic book and an ice cream treat. As soon as the kids are done you can walk down the street to the WinterFUN Festival, which commences at 9:00 am with many activities for the kids to enjoy before the real excitement starts with the parade!
5K
402 m