White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Canton
Updated
Thursday, December 24, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Canton (600 Brown Industrial Pkwy). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $20 to $50; the 5K goes from $30 to $32.50 after December 13.
Course and race notes
Grab the family and celebrate Christmas Eve morning by joining us for the White Elephant Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon!
Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 24
2026 · in 47 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$20 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 24 (in 47 days)
Opened Jul 14, 2026
Race day in Canton
Weather
52° / 31°F
Typical high and low for December 24, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Allatoona Dam 2, GA (15.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:41 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The 7:00 AM start is 41 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Places to eat
- Waffle House restaurant0.5 mi
- IHOP restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 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, Wed Dec 23
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)6 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Canton
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel · Fairfield
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
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