The Lost Elves 5k
Updated
Saturday, January 9, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Oakwood (Oakwood Community Center). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $25 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 14.
Course and race notes
Join us for the *Lost Elves 5K* hosted by South Hall Rotary in Downtown Oakwood, GA!
Buddy the Elf is looking for his Lost Elves who never made it back after Christmas. What to Expect:. Meet Buddy the Elf before the race and help find the lost elves hiding along the course!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 9
2027 · in 63 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K
Price
$25 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Dec 14 (in 37 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 9 (in 63 days)
Opened Sep 30, 2026
Race day in Oakwood
Weather
51° / 34°F
Typical high and low for January 9, with a 40% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gainesville Gilmer Airport, GA (4.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:41 AM – 5:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 49 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 8
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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