White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
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Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:15 AM, in Atlanta (550 Somerset Terrace NE #101). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $30 to $50.50; the 5K goes from $30 to $32.50 after December 5.
Course and race notes
Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist!
Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon-the event inspired by everyone’s favorite gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:15 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$30 to $50.50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Jul 24, 2026
Race day in Atlanta
Weather
55° / 36°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA (8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:32 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 43 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
100 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Buena Vida Tapas Bar restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- New Realm Brewing restaurant0.1 mi
- Sargent restaurant0.1 mi
- Two Urban Licks restaurant0.1 mi
55 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)77 within 3 mi100 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hotel Clermont
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Wylie Hotel Atlanta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Check prices at Wylie Hotel Atlanta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Otto's Apartment Hotel
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: The Darwin Hotel
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Sonder Midtown South
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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