Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Lenior City (201 Simpson Road). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $45 to $75; the Half marathon goes from $75 to $80 after December 1.
Course and race notes
2026 will be the year to Run LoCo Half Marathon and Elf on the Run 5K!
The Run LoCo Half Marathon will be a certified out and back race course starting and finishing at the Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$45 to $75
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Opened Dec 29, 2025
Race day in Lenior City
Weather
55° / 33°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lenoir City, TN (1.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:31 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 29 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.