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Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run
Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run is a half marathon and 5K event held in Lenior City, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 260 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Lenior City, TN
- Field size
- ~260 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Lenior City, Tennessee
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 260 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 39°F at the start, 83% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run
2026 will be the year to Run LoCo Half Marathon and Elf on the Run 5K! The Run LoCo Half Marathon will be a certified out and back race course starting and finishing at the Tellico Lake Canal Day Use Area. Scenic views of the Tennessee River, Downtown Lenoir City and the Greenway will be featured on this certified course. All Runners will receive a swag bag at registration including a Run LoCo Hoodie. Finishers will receive a finisher medal, wonderful views and fantastic day. Runners need to be…
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Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run: common questions
- When is the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run held?
- In Lenior City, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- About 260 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $70 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run?
- about 39°F at the start, 83% humidity, 5 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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