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Running of the Elves
Hillsborough, North Carolina · Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 1 Mile
Official race page & registration ↗Running of the Elves takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The race is run over 1 Mile. For anyone travelling in, Chapel Hill is about 12 miles away and Durham is about 12 miles away.
It is one of 70 races on the North Carolina calendar that December. At $20, entry sits below the $25 median for a North Carolina one mile race.
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location
- Hillsborough, North Carolina
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Entry fee
- from $20
- Registration
- listed as closed
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Hillsborough: check in Dec 5, out Dec 7.
Common questions
When is Running of the Elves?
Running of the Elves is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Where is Running of the Elves held?
Running of the Elves is held in Hillsborough, North Carolina. It is about 12 miles from Chapel Hill and 12 miles from Durham.
What distances does Running of the Elves offer?
The listed distances are 1 Mile.
How much does Running of the Elves cost?
Entry is listed from $20. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Running of the Elves?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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- Dec 52026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NCCary, NC
See every race on the North Carolina calendar, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.