Run Elf Run!

About this event

RUN ELF RUN! Run/walk begins at 8:00 am, prior to the 45th annual Holiday Extravaganza Parade !

Downtown Pontiac START LINE located at the corner of Saginaw and Pike in downtown Pontiac PACKET PICK UP will be inside the 7 North building (7 N. Saginaw St.), located between The Fillmore 13 Brewery and Kegger Burger .

Pre-Race: Friday December 4th, 3 pm - 7 pm. Race Morning: December 5th 6:30 am - 8:00 am.

Join in the holiday spirit and be part of a 45 year tradition in downtown Pontiac--the heart of Oakland County--prior to the annual Holiday Extravaganza parade, a collaboration with the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, and White Lake.

All participants for the 5K race will receive a...

• Finisher's medal

• Run Elf Run long sleeve T-shirt

• Race bib

• Finish line refreshments

• +21 - Beer and Pretzel*

The overall male and female 5K winners will receive a certificate for a FREE pair of running shoes ($180 maximum value) from Runnin' Gear in Waterford! 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall males and females get a unique Run Elf Run candy cane trophy. Age group winners (10 year increments, 3 deep) will also take home a candy cane trophy!! *candy cane trophies are replicas, not for human (or elf) consumption!*

Kids, help Santa and The Grinch catch the Gingerbread Man in the Santa Kids' Run! This 0.25 mile event will follow the 5K and begin at 9:00 am. All registered children will earn a medal, a Scholastic book and an ice cream treat. As soon as the kids are done you can walk down the street to the WinterFUN Festival , which commences at 9:00 am with many activities for the kids to enjoy before the real excitement starts with the parade!

* Post-race beer and pretzel will be available at The Fillmore 13 Brewery until 10:00am. The Fillmore 13 is located at 7 N. Saginaw, in sight of the finish line. To claim your beer and pretzel you must present your ID to the brewery staff. A soft drink can be claimed in lieu of the beer.