Running of the Elves
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 4:00 PM, in Hillsborough (Downtown Hillsborough). Distances: 1 mile. Entry from $20.
Course and race notes
RACE IS FULL. YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME(S) TO THE WAITLIST.
IF SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AND YOU WILL HAVE 2 DAYS TO REGISTER. AFTER 2 DAYS THE SPOT(S) WILL BE GIVEN TO SOMEONE ELSE. Hillsborough Running Club is proud to present the 8th annual Running of the Elves event.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
4:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile
Price
$20
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Hillsborough
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Durham, NC (7.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 5:02 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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