Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk, and Fun Run

Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk, and Fun Run Race Information

<h4><b><span style="color:#000000">Run or Walk to support </span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d">Radnor Memorial Library</span> </span><span style="color:#000000">at the annual</span> <span style="color:#2dc26b">Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk, &amp; Fun Run</span>.</b><span style="color:#5a5a5a"></span></h4> <p><span style="color:#5a5a5a">Kick off the holiday season with us!  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.  Funds raised through this event support the Library&#39;s mission to provide programs, collections, space, and other resources that enhance the quality of life for the entire community.</span></p> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Date:</b></span>         <span style="color:#000000">Saturday, December 6, 2025</span></span></h5> <h5><b><span style="color:#000000">Time:</span> </b>       <span style="color:#000000">8:00 AM </span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5> <h5><b><span style="color:#000000">Location:</span>  </b><span style="color:#000000">Radnor Memorial Library</span><span style="color:#000000"></span><b><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span></b></h5> <h5><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Register by Nov. 9th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!</span></strong></h5> <p> </p> <h2>Race Events</h2> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><b>5</b><b>K Timed Race</b></span></h5> <p><span style="color:#5a5a5a">Racers start and finish this 5K in front of Radnor Memorial Library.  The race is professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Company.  <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><em>Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group.  <span style="color:rgb( 90 , 90 , 90 )">Age groups are:  6 &amp; under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;. </span></em></span></span></p> <h5><span style="color:#5a5a5a"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Walk (2.3 miles)</span></strong></span></span></h5> <p><span style="color:#5a5a5a">Walkers start and finish the 2.3 mile Walk in front of Radnor Memorial Library.  This event is for Walkers who prefer a longer route than the half mile Fun Run/Walk.  Stroller and wheelchair accessible.  The route proceeds along West Wayne Ave. crossing Conestoga Rd. and turning left on Atlee Rd.  Then proceeds through the Wayne neighborhood, back to the Library. </span></p> <h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Fun Run/Walk (.5 mile)</span></span></span></b></span></h5> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a">The Half Mile Fun Run/Walk is for all ages and is stroller &amp; wheelchair accessible.  <em><span style="color:rgb( 186 , 55 , 42 )">All children 12 years old and under will receive a finish medal.</span></em>  Santa will be in attendance!  </span></span></p> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><b><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Virtual Run/Walk</span></b></span></span></span></h5> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a">Don&#39;t live near Radnor?  You can participate from afar and run or walk wherever you are!  Sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker and log your distance and time on race day.</span></span><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span></b></span></p> <h5> </h5> <h2>Additional Information</h2> <h5> </h5> <h5><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Organize a Family or Company Team</span></strong></h5> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a">It&#39;s better when you do it together!  Organize a family, workplace, or community team.  Set a team fundraising goal to support the library. </span></span><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span></b></span><span style="color:#000000"><b></b></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a"></span></span></p> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>Individual and Team Fundraising</u></b></span></h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 90 , 90 , 90 )">Participants can also set individual and team fundraising goals!  Those who raise or donate $100&#43;, $300&#43;, or $500&#43; will receive incentive prizes and be listed on our <em>Thank You</em> Banner at the event.</span></p> <h5><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Packet Pick Up</span></strong></h5> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><span style="color:rgb( 90 , 90 , 90 )">Packet Pick Up is </span></span><b><span style="color:#e03e2d">Friday, December 5, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM</span> </b><span style="color:#5a5a5a">in the Library&#39;s Winsor Room (on the lower level).  <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>OR </strong></span>pick everything up on race morning between 7:00 - 7:30 AM.</span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a"></span></span><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#5a5a5a"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></span></span><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 );text-decoration:underline"></span></span></p> <h5><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Day Parking</span></strong></h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#5a5a5a">Free parking in Wayne on race day!  Park on the the street or in municipal lots (including the lots behind the Library on S. Wayne Ave. and in downtown on N. Wayne Ave.) for free.  NO PARKING will be available on W. Wayne Ave. as the road will be closed for the race festivities.</span></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:#5a5a5a"></span></span></p> <h5><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Festive Costumes</span></strong></h5> <h6><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 90 , 90 , 90 )">Prizes will be awarded for creative costuming - for adults and children!</span></h6> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We look forward to seeing you on race day.  </span><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Thank you for your support of </span><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Radnor Memorial Library!</span></strong></h4> <p> </p>