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The Elf Dash

Venice, Florida, United States View on map
Nov 28, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

 The Elf Dash, Jingle, Repeat! 

Get ready to dash through the snow (or sweat through Downtown Venice) in the most magical and mischievous way possible—our SECOND annual Elf Dash is here! Whether you're a seasoned sprinter or just here for the holiday cheer, this is your chance to channel your inner elf and jingle all the way to the finish line. Join us for a spirited dash of just under 1 mile and don’t forget to wear your pointy shoes and jingliest bells—Santa will be watching, and he’s working on his list!  The Elf Dash is all about having fun, so leave your seriousness at the North Pole. Whether you’re a Dasher, a Prancer, or just want to walk like a Vixen, this is your day to shine brighter than Rudolph’s nose. After the race, warm up with hot cocoa, cookies, and a prime spot to watch the Venice Holiday Parade, with all Santa's favorite friends, and even Santa himself, as he makes his final appearance at the end of the parade before getting back to the North Pole! So, grab your fellow elves, your jolliest holiday attire, and let’s dash through the merriest race of the year! Pro tip: The more you jingle, the faster you’ll go. Or at least, you’ll sound like you’re going faster. 🎄👟🎅

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The Elf Dash

Nov 28, 2026 1.6K 5:45 PM
$25.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Venice, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 24.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 25.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.7
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.2mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
71.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 28, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 28, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 35m

The sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 5:35 PM local time (EST) in Venice on November 28, 2026 — 10h 35m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 26 Venice events

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