Get ready for a holiday race with a playful twist! Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon—the event inspired by everyone’s favorite gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun. Just like the classic holiday game, this race celebrates the joy of “re-gifting,” transforming leftover treasures into unforgettable memories.
We'll be dashing on the Atlanta BeltLine from New Realm Brewing 8:30 am.
Athletes will select their preferred shirt size at registration, but the actual shirt remains a mystery until after the race. When you cross the finish line, you’ll unwrap your very own surprise bundle—a race shirt and finisher medal from a previous event, packaged White Elephant–style for a fun and festive reveal.
In addition to the post-race surprises, we’ll honor performance in the traditional way with awards to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under and continuing through our most experienced participants.
With distances for every level—a festive 5K, a spirited 10K, and a challenging Half Marathon—the White Elephant Run is the perfect way to celebrate the season with humor, heart, and holiday cheer.
Welcome to the White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon—unwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition!
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
08:15
$45.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:45
$25.00
Learn more about the host city, Atlanta.
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 529,110 in 2025, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jennifer Smith | — | |
| 🥈 | Clem Bell | — |
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