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RACE DETAILS

Date: December 5, 2026

Location: North Side Middle School, 300 Lawrence, Elkhart, IN

Start Time: 8:30 am for 5K Run/Walk and 8:35 am pm for Sweater Stroll

Finish Time: Please be back at the school for awards by 9:40 am!

Costumes and fun sweaters are highly encouraged! It makes the whole atmosphere that much more silly and enjoyable!

It’s a great lift to see all the different sweaters and outfits for the season! Truly, if you are feeling a bit Bah Hum bug -ish, this will cure what ails ya! This is a fundraiser for the Elkhart Education Foundation which provides supplies for our teachers and scholarships for students!

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PRICING

$ includes Knit Cap and Timed Race entry for 5K or $2 for untimed entry for 1 Mile Stroll. New in 2026 Finisher medals for all, and costume pries.

Student pricing available!

PACKET PICKUP and REGISTRATION

Friday, December 5 from 4-6pm at Elkhart Health & Aquatics

Packet pickup and Registration will once again be held inside at Elkhart Health & Aquatics, 200 East Jackson, Elkhart, IN in the Community area. If you are facing the building, enter the far right doors with the swimmer statue out front. You are welcome to pick up for a friend!

Saturday, December 6- RACE DAY at 6:45 am – 8:15 am at North Side Middle School.

The race begins and ends at North Side Middle School. There are plenty of indoor restrooms and a large gym to wait inside.

Awards– Finisher Medals for everyone! [Note: no age group awards]

The 1 Mile Stroll is non-competitive and is not timed, but you will receive a finisher medal!

Costume awards in several categories will be handed out.

Monster Message will be there playing the tunes and showing real time finish times!

COURSE

The course will begin and end at North Side Middle School, 300 Lawrence, Elkhart which is on the corner of Main and Bristol Street. We are using much of the same route that people loved from last year, but we will have a large space inside to stay warm before and after the race!

The course is packed with 15 spirit stations- different groups that come out to compete for a cash prize for their group! It really helps to keep the energy high! Note: Runners will be voting on the best spirit station, so remember their name as you go by!

PARKING

There is plenty of parking right at North Side Middle School. Did we mention this is the largest gym in Indiana? So no need to even worry about where to park.

After the event – consider checking out WINTERFEST in downtown Elkhart!

Consider going to breakfast at the Fire Station, just 4 blocks away for their annual fundraiser Breakfast with Santa. Pancakes and Sausage will be served for just $3! Bring a canned good for their food drive!

This is also the kickoff to a day of holiday activities! In addition to the afore mentioned breakfast, there is ice skating, tree lighting and parade. Check it out for some small town charm!

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