White Elephant 5K & 1 Mile - Fayetteville
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White Elephant 5K & 1 Mile - Fayetteville
The White Elephant event is a holiday road race and fun run held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, on the Fayetteville Square. The event uses downtown streets and has its start and finish on the Mountain Street side of the Square.
Distances
- 5K road race
- 1 Mile fun run
Registration is open August 1 through December 10. Published fees include 5K adult registration at $35, 5K youth $15, 1 Mile adult $20, and 1 Mile youth $10. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, a finisher medal, photo downloads, and sponsor items.
Packet pick up is available the day before at the Fayetteville Parks office and on event day at the Fayetteville Town Center. The course is an open road route through downtown Fayetteville, marked with orange arrows and white spray chalk. A lead bicycle and a sweep vehicle will be on course and there is one water station near the halfway point of the 5K. The course is not fully closed; runners should exercise caution when crossing streets.
All 5K finishers receive a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to top age group placers in the 5K. All 1 Mile participants receive a finisher item.
The event features Lights of the Ozarks, holiday music, Santa in the start/finish area, and holiday themed attire is welcomed. There is no parking on the Square; nearby free lots and the Town Center Parking Garage are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
