Elf on the Run 5K
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Elf on the Run 5K
Elf on the Run 5K is a community road event held at the Indian Land YMCA on Worldreach Drive in Indian Land, South Carolina. The event on December 12, 2026 is presented as the second annual running of the race and includes multiple distances.
Distances offered
- 5K
- 1 Mile Elf Dash
Packet pickup is available the day before the event and on race morning. An awards ceremony is scheduled after the races. Event activities are planned to coincide with other local holiday events including the Indian Land Christmas Parade, Christmas Village, and a Tree Lighting Ceremony. Post-race amenities listed by the organizer include a DJ, food trucks, awards, and giveaways.
The event supports local fundraising through the YMCA of Upper Palmetto Mission Strong Fund; the fundraiser shows a recorded amount raised. Sponsors named for the event include MUSC Health, CrossRidge, Inspiration Ministries, Johnson Group, YMCA of Upper Palmetto, Taste Buds Kitchen Indian Land, Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Stateline Productions. The participant list shows 197 registered participants.
Registration policies note that fees are not refundable unless refund protection was purchased and that race management may cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
