White Elephant Half Marathon - Canton
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White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton
The White Elephant event on December 24, 2026, is a holiday race held at Etowah River Park with in-person and virtual options. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Participants choose a preferred shirt size at registration but receive the actual race shirt and a finisher medal as a surprise after the race; items are packaged White Elephant-style and may come from previous events. Top three male and female finishers receive awards in five-year age groups beginning with 10 and under and continuing through older age divisions.
The course is set in Etowah River Park. Self-serve water stations are placed at approximately every 1.5 miles; runners who prefer not to stop may bring personal hydration. Virtual entrants can run at a location of their choice, submit results online, and view official results the Monday after the event date. Registration is offered in multiple pricing periods: early bird, regular, late, and race day, with prices varying by distance and entry period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
