White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga

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.
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. We'll be dashing along the Tennessee River Trail starting at 9:00 am.
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!
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November 29
Last day to register to try to get a shirt in your requested size

December 6
8:00 am...Check-in & Race Day Registration Opens
9:00 am...Races Start
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Regular Registration: (ends 11/28):
-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $50
-Virtual Races: $35

Late Registration: (ends 12/05):
-5K: $32.5
-10K: $37.5
-Half Marathon: $52.5

Race Day Registration:
-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $55

*All participants registered by 11/29 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.