# Merry Fitness 5k

- **When:** Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 135 Batting Cage Trail, Jacksonville, NC, 28540
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-81255-merry-fitness-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://www.newriverymca.org

## Description

🎄🏃‍♂️ Merry Fitness 5K – Run Through Christmas Town! 🏃‍♀️🎄

Lace up and join us for the Merry Fitness 5K on Sunday, November 22nd 5:00pm at ELJ Farms! This festive race is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support our Marathon Kids runners, and start a new holiday tradition with our community. You’ll dash through a magical Christmas Town course, surrounded by lights, cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit.

💙 Run for a Cause: Proceeds from this race provide scholarship opportunities for Onslow County students to participate in Marathon Kids — giving more children the chance to discover the joy of running, set big goals, and build healthy habits for life.

📦 Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, November 20th: 5:30 - 7:30pm at Eggs Up Grill, 2457 Gum Branch Road
Race Day (November 22nd): 4:00 - 4:45 PM ONLY at ELJ Farms
(We highly recommend picking up your packet Friday to avoid race day delays!)

👕 Add-On Merchandise:

Race Shirts: $25 each — must be purchased by November 1st

🏃‍♀️ For Marathon Kids Participants: You do NOT need to register individually — your registration will be handled through your team.

✨ Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time 5K’er, or just in it for the jingle bells and cocoa, this race is all about community, holiday joy, and making memories. Let’s run, cheer, and celebrate together!

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-81255-merry-fitness-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-81255-merry-fitness-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).