Events
5k Run (with T-shirt)
5k Run (no shirt)
1-mile Fun Run/Walk
5k Virtual (Finisher Medal & T-shirt)
Race Website
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Place
Mcallen, TX US 78501
Description
🎄🧝♂️ THE ELF RUN 5K & 1 MILE 🧝♀️🎄
December 20, 2025 – Fireman’s Park, McAllen, TX
Join us this holiday season for a festive morning of running, giving, and Christmas cheer at The Elf Run 5K & 1 Mile! Lace up, dress up, and help us spread joy to children across the Rio Grande Valley — a portion of proceeds and all donations will benefit the 7th Annual 4EVE RGV Toy Drive.
🏆 Elf Costume Contest!
Think you have the BEST elf outfit?
Winner receives a $40 Visa Gift Card.
Bring a toy for a Kid in need this season and Puro9:56Racing will share the love back with a 50% off promo code for our next event!
Whether you're racing for a PR, jogging with family, or coming dressed as the jolliest elf in town, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season and support a great cause.
🎄 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
📍 Location: Fireman’s Park
201 N. 1st Street
McAllen, TX 78501
🏃♂️ 5K Run: 8:00 a.m. (no late arrivals over 5 minutes from start time)
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:10 a.m.
📦 Packet Pickup
Location: TBD
Packet Pickup is for:
All 5K participants (with or without shirt)
1 Mile participants who purchased a shirt add-on
If participating in the 1 Mile without a T-shirt, you may check in on race morning.
💲 Registration Fees
5K Run: $30
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15
👕 Shirt Deadline: December 5th
(After this date, shirt sizes available only while supplies last)
What’s Included:
⏱️ Chip Timing & Live Results (5K only)
🏅 Finisher Medals for all 5K and 1 Mile participants
👕 Race Shirt (included with 5K; optional add-on for 1 Mile)
🍽️ Food, Hydration Bar, & Fresh Fruit after the run
🎶 DJ Music & Holiday Vibes
🎄 Festive Christmas Themed Photo Wall
🎈 Inflatable Arch – Start/Finish Line
📸 Free Race Photos
🛍️ Local Vendor Booths
🏆 Age Group Awards – 5K Run
Top Male & Female in these age groups:
12 & under, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Top Overall Male & Female Awards
🎄✨ Be part of The Elf Run 5K & 1 Mile — a festive, family-friendly celebration of community, giving, and holiday spirit!
Help bring Christmas joy to children in the RGV this year with every step you run or walk.
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