Run Elf Run!

RUN ELF RUN!
Run/walk begins at 8:00 am, prior to the 44th annual Holiday Extravaganza PARADE

Downtown Pontiac 
START LINE located at the corner of Saginaw and Pike in downtown Pontiac
PACKET PICK UP will be inside the 7 North building (7 N. Saginaw St.), located between The Fillmore 13 Brewery and Kegger Burger.

Pre-Race: Friday December 5th, 3 pm - 7 pm.  Race Morning: December 6th 6:30 am - 8:00 am.

Join in the holiday spirit and be part of a 44 year tradition in downtown Pontiac--the heart of Oakland County--prior to the annual Holiday Extravaganza parade, a collaboration with the communities of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, and White Lake.

All participants will receive a...

• Medal that may be transformed into a Holiday Ornament
• Run Elf Run long sleeve T-shirt
• Race bib
• Finish line refreshments
• +21 - Beer and Pretzel*

The overall male and female 5K winners will receive a certificate for a FREE pair of running shoes ($180 maximum value) from Runnin' Gear in Waterford! 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall males and females get a unique Run Elf Run candy cane trophy. All age group winners (10 year increments) will also take home a candy cane trophy!! 

For 2025 we are adding a kid's run, the "Run Little Elves, Run!". This 0.25 mile event will follow the 5K and begin at 9:00 am. Be sure to stick around with the kids because we've moved the WinterFUN Festival earlier this year. WinterFUN will commence at 10:00 am with many activities for the kids to enjoy before the real excitement starts with the parade!

* Post-race beer and pretzel will be available at The Fillmore 13 Brewery until 10:00am. The Fillmore 13 is located at 7 N. Saginaw, in sight of the finish line. To claim your beer and pretzel you must present your ID to the brewery staff. A soft drink can be claimed in lieu of the beer.