06Dec
Keepin it Rural Overall - 10K Runners
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Countdown
- 25 days
- Entry fee
- $70.00
11th Annual "Keepin' it Rural" 5K/10K Holiday Elf Run
Elfin Forest,
California,
United States
25 days left
www.runreg.com
Date
06 Dec, 2026
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$50.00 – $90.00
Runner rating
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Website
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11th Annual "Keepin' it Rural" 5K/10K Holiday Elf Run
About the event
Join the festive spirit of the 11th Annual "Keepin' it Rural" Holiday Elf Run on December 6, 2026, at Elfin Forest. Participants can choose from a variety of distances including a challenging 10K run or opt for a more leisurely 5K option designed for runners and family hikers alike. Whether you're looking to push your limits with the longer course or enjoy a scenic hike through the forest, there's an event that suits every level of fitness and fun this holiday season.
Races offered
06Dec
Keepin it Rural Overall - 5K Runners
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 25 days
- Entry fee
- $50.00
06Dec
Keepin it Rural Overall - Family Hikers (5K)
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 25 days
- Entry fee
- $90.00
06Dec
Keepin it Rural Overall - Hikers (5K)
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Countdown
- 25 days
- Entry fee
- $50.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Elfin Forest.
Temperature7.9° / 19.5°
Feels like5.7° / 17.6°
Sunshine hours8h 38m
Rainfall1.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind5.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity70.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:44
Sunset17:44
About Elfin Forest
Learn more about the host city, Elfin Forest.
Elfin Forest is an unincorporated foothill residential community and census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elfin Forest had a population of 600. The community is located southwest of Escondido and according to the USGS it is located in the Escondido ZIP code of 92029. It borders the rural, unincorporated town of Harmony Grove to the northeast, San Marcos to the north and west, Olivenhain to the southwest, and Rancho Santa Fe to the south.
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