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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
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Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

West Deptford, New Jersey, United States
Dec 06, 2026
Running

About this race

9th Annual Holiday Race featuring 3 Great Distances and a Whole Lot of fun. 

This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org  8K and 5K Race Amenities:
  • Chip-Timed Race with Live Results and awards
  • Course Highlights:
    • Paved Course
    • Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia
  • Awards for top male and female finishers in 8K and 5K (Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Per Age Group -10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and every 10 yrs)
  • Finisher Medals a Custom Cocoa Mug for All Finishers
  • Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants 
1 Mile Kids Fun Run Amenities:
  • 1 Mile Non-timed Course for Kids 14 and Under. 
  • Fun Run Starts at 8:40am (Right Before the 8K/5K)
  • Finisher Medal and Elf n Cocoa custom beanie for all kids too! Must register by 12/2 to guarantee beanie. 
  • Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants
  • 1 Miler Kids able to have a non-registered parent join them. Volunteers on course to supervise.
More Elf N Cocoa Info and Perks:
  • 1 Miler Kids Fun Run Starts at 8:40AM (age 12 and under) - 5K Starts at 9:00AM - 8K Starts at 9:05AM. 
  • Walkers welcome in 5K distance. Need to register to participate and start at 9:05 behind runners. 
  • Professional Photographer on staff. Free Downloadable Race and After-Party Photos provided 24-28 hrs after race.
  • Food Truck - DonutNV - Serving Donuts and Coffee! Pre and post race.
  • DJ playing Holiday Tunes at Post Race Party
  • Visit from a Special Character... :)
  • Jogging Strollers are permitted.
  • Dogs are not permitted to participate.
  • Race is Rain or Shine. No Refunds or Transfers.
 

Pick your distance

Running

8K Run

Dec 06, 2026 8K 9:05 AM
$45.00
Open

5K

5K Walkers welcome, need to register to participate, and start at 9:05 am behind runners.

Dec 06, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$42.00
Open

1 Mile Kids Run

Kids One Mile Run starts at 8:40AM. Arrive by 8:20am to check-in. Parent welcome to accompany child in the one mile and does not need to be registered to join them.

Dec 06, 2026 1.6K 8:40 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in West Deptford.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 3.3° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 12.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -1.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
20.3
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.1mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
80.5%

About West Deptford

Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in West Deptford, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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