Escape the Elves 5K

The Lost Elves 5K

The Lost Elves event in Oakwood, Georgia, includes an in-person 5K, a 1K Fun Run, and a virtual participation option. The 5K course is USATF certified and begins at the Oakwood Community Center at 4101 Railroad St in Oakwood. Buddy the Elf appears before the races and lost elves are placed along the course.

Packet pick-up is available at 5512 Main St, Flowery Branch on the days before the event and at the Oakwood Community Center on race day. Race t-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by December 13, 2026.

Registration opens on September 30, 2026. In-person race registration closes December 14, 2026; virtual registrations remain open until January 9, 2027. Published registration fees are $35.00 for the 5K, $25.00 for the 1K Fun Run, and $35.00 for the virtual option. The Fun Run notes availability of children's shirt sizes. Virtual participants receive a t-shirt.

The event collects canned food items for the South Hall Food Pantry. Proceeds benefit the South Hall Food Pantry, Lanier Tech’s Adult Education Scholarships, the Georgia Rotary Student Program, ShelterBox, Alzheimer’s research through Rotary’s CART Fund, and the South Hall Rotary S.H.A.R.E. Fund for local causes.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 5K
• 1K Fun Run
• Virtual runner option

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