Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
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Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 8:40 AM, in West Deptford (Riverwinds Community Center). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 8K. Entry from $35 to $55.
Course and race notes
9th Annual Holiday Race featuring 3 Great Distances and a Whole Lot of fun.
This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org. 8K and 5K Race Amenities:. Chip-Timed Race with Live Results and awards. Course Highlights:. Paved Course. Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
8:40 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K8K
Price
$35 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Opened Jan 7, 2026
Race day in West Deptford
Weather
49° / 33°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Philadelphia Intl Airport, PA (2.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:07 AM – 4:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 5
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.