Locust Elfie Run
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event
The Locust Elfie 5K Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Locust, North Carolina. The listed meeting place is 175 Ray Kennedy Dr, Locust, NC 28097. The event is a timed 5K run/walk held in and around the Locust Town Center.
Race details and logistics
The course is described as fast and mostly flat through the Town Center and surrounding neighborhood. The course will be marked, a lead cyclist will guide the field, and race communication staff will be available on course. Participants are encouraged to wear Christmas attire; there are prizes for the best dressed "Elfie." Overall awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers. Age-group awards are offered for male and female categories: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 65 plus. Early-bird registration is listed as $20 until March 23. The listing also shows a price of $30 (with a previous price of $35) and notes a price increase after October 31, 2025. Parking is recommended in lots behind the main Town Center buildings; orange cones will mark areas to avoid along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.