Selfless Elf 5k
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Akron (Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's Main Campus). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 18.
Course and race notes
Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 14th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family while supporting local hunger relief. Race Details.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's Main Campus
Akron, OH 44307
Area: Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland & Akron
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 18 (in 41 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Dec 31, 2025
Race day in Akron
Weather
40° / 26°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Akron Fulton Intl Airport, OH (4.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:46 AM – 4:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 14 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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