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!
SPONSORSHIPS:
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Elf on the Run 5K/Walk, please visit the link below to select and purchase your sponsorship.
Your sponsorship will help make this event a success while providing a valuable opportunity to promote your business to our participants, families, and local community. Can we add the description below along with the link?
We offer multiple levels of sponsorship to fit a variety of budgets, and each sponsorship package includes race registrations.
How to Become a Sponsor:
Visit the sponsorship link below.
Sponsor information
Select the sponsorship level that works best for your business and complete your purchase.
Once your sponsorship has been purchased, please contact Miranda Shipman at mir1269@hotmail.com or 407-473-4056 for further instructions.
You will receive a special registration code that will allow you to register your included participants through RunSignUp at no cost.
Thank you for supporting the Elf on the Run 5K/Walk and helping us make this event a success!
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Ridgeland.
Learn more about the host city, Ridgeland.
Ridgeland is a town in and the county seat of Jasper County, South Carolina, United States. The town incorporation limits extend into Beaufort County up to the Broad River. The population was 3,749 at the 2020 census, all of which resided in Jasper County. Ridgeland is included in the Hilton Head Island metropolitan area.
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