Elf ON The Run 5K/Walk
About this race
ELF ON THE RUN 5K/WALK
Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire, bring your Christmas spirit, and get ready to run, walk, and jingle all the way!
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the John Paul II Catholic School Elf on the Run 5K/Walk! Gather your family and friends for a festive morning filled with holiday spirit, fun, and community. Whether you’re running the 5K or enjoying a leisurely walk, there’s something for everyone! This is a chip timed run.
MIXED-SURFACE COURSE
Get ready for a unique course featuring a mix of grass, dirt, and pavement. A little bit of everything to keep your holiday adventure fun and festive!
AWARDS & MEDALS
Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group.
LOCATION
John Paul II Catholic School
4211 North Okatie Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29926
REGISTRATION
Early Registration — Through November 12 at Midnight
Adults: $40
Students 17 & Under: $30
Registration After November 12
Adults: $50
Students 17 & Under: $40
T-SHIRTS: All participants who register by November 12 at midnight will receive an Elf on the Run T-shirt. Race T-shirts will also be available for purchase on race day while supplies last. Quantities are limited.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Friday, December 11 | 3:00–5:00 PM
John Paul II Catholic School / Athletic Center
RAIN OR SHINE
The race will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued
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KEEP THE FESTIVITIES GOING!
After the race, stick around and enjoy delicious food trucks and a festive Christmas Market featuring a variety of local vendors. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
RUN FOR A CAUSE
All proceeds benefit the John Paul II Catholic School PTO, helping support our students, teachers, and school community throughout the year.
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Wear your holiday best. Run, walk or Elf!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run /Walk
Students 17 & under
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Ridgeland yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 5:19 PM local time (EST) in Ridgeland on December 12, 2026 — 10h 03m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Ridgeland
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- Ridgeland 5K Races 2 races
- Ridgeland Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Ridgeland events
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