Merry Fitness 5k
Organizer's Description
🎄🏃♂️ Merry Fitness 5K – Run Through Christmas Town! 🏃♀️🎄
Lace up and join us for the Merry Fitness 5K on Saturday, December 13th at 8:00 AM at ELJ Farms! This festive race is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support our Marathon Kids runners, and start a new holiday tradition with our community. You’ll dash through a magical Christmas Town course, surrounded by lights, cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit.
💙 Run for a Cause: Proceeds from this race provide scholarship opportunities for Onslow County students to participate in Marathon Kids — giving more children the chance to discover the joy of running, set big goals, and build healthy habits for life.
📦 Packet Pick-Up:
- Thursday, Dec. 11th: 4:30–6:30 PM at the New River YMCA, 1940 Gum Branch Road
- Friday, Dec. 12th: 5:30–7:30 PM at Eggs Up Grill, 2457 Gum Branch Road
- Race Day (Dec. 13th): 7:00–7:30 AM ONLY at ELJ Farms
(We highly recommend picking up your packet Thursday or Friday to avoid race day delays!)
👕 Add-On Merchandise:
- Race Shirts: $15 each — must be purchased by November 26th
- YMCA Christmas Beanies: $6 each — must be purchased by November 26th
🏃♀️ For Marathon Kids Participants: You do not need to register individually — your registration will be handled through your team.
✨ Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time 5K’er, or just in it for the jingle bells and cocoa, this race is all about community, holiday joy, and making memories. Let’s run, cheer, and celebrate together!
