Elves for the Shelves 5K
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Event details
The Elves for the Shelves event takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Radnor Memorial Library, 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087. The event includes multiple options:
- 5K
- 0.5 mile Fun Run/Walk
- 2.3 mile Walk
- Virtual Runner or Walker
The 5K is a timed race, professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age group. Age groups include: 6 & under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. The half mile Fun Run/Walk is stroller and wheelchair accessible; children 12 and under receive a finish medal and Santa will be in attendance. Prizes are also awarded for creative costumes for adults and children.
Logistics and fundraising
Packet pickup is available Friday, December 5, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the library Winsor Room, or on race morning between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. Race day parking is free in Wayne on street and in municipal lots; W. Wayne Ave will be closed and is marked NO PARKING. The 2.3 mile Walk is stroller and wheelchair accessible and follows West Wayne Ave, crosses Conestoga Rd, turns left on Atlee Rd, and returns through the Wayne neighborhood to the library. A virtual option allows participants to log distance and time from another location. Participants and teams may set fundraising goals; donors and fundraisers at $100+, $300+, and $500+ receive incentive prizes and recognition. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by November 10. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.