Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk, and Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Wayne (Radnor Memorial Library). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 4.
Course and race notes
Get your holiday season off on the right foot with us!
Run or walk to support Radnor Memorial Library at the annual Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk & Fun Run. As part of the traditional Christmas in Wayne activities, the Elves race is a fantastic way to gather family, friends, and colleagues for a fun, festive morning.
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
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Jun 3, 2026
Race day in Wayne
Weather
49° / 31°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Norristown, PA (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 4:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 52 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
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.