PRIDE Inc. 8th Annual Running of the Elves 5K

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  • 12.13.2025 @ 10:00 AM
  • Taunton, Massachusetts
Event Details
12 .13 .2025
starts at 10 :00 AM
ends at 12 :30 PM
3 Maple Street, Taunton, MA , Taunton , Massachusetts 02780
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About this event
Dust off your elf costume and come run, walk or roll with us for PRIDE’s 8th Annual Running of the Elves 5K on December 13, 2025! This race begins and ends at PRIDE Inc. and traverses through the surrounding residential neighborhoods. This is a certified, time-chipped race by RaceWire. A separate 2 mile route is marked out for WALKERS/ROLLERS as well (to Mulcahey School, and back).
Proceeds from this event will go towards PRIDE’s mission of “improving the quality of life for all”. PRIDE Inc. is a non-profit that provides services to adults with disabilities in the greater Taunton area. Make a difference, and join us!
We graciously accept donations as well as sponsorships--consider sponsoring a PRIDE participant who will participate as a 2-mile walker from our PRIDE Walking Team!

- Time-Chipped by RaceWire
- Start time 10AM
- This race is highly patrolled by Taunton's finest, with police directing traffic at all intersections. This makes for a very safe route!
- Bib pick up will be Friday 12/12/2025, 12-5PM, and race day Saturday 12/14/2025 7-9:30AM.
- Location for bib pick-up is PRIDE Inc. 3 Maple Street, Taunton MA 02780
- Want a race tee-shirt?! Our first 100 registrants, and those who register by 11/1/2025 will receive race swag.
- Prizes for: top male/female/child (12 and under) runners; AND Best Costume!
- Join us afterwards for free Hot Chocolate and Donuts for all race participants.
- Parking is available in the PRIDE Inc. parking lot; street parking is available and there are neighboring parking lots.
- Course is USATF certified.


PRICING SCHEDULE:
$25--ONE WEEK ONLY SPECIAL *5/28/2025-6/7/2025*
$30--6/8/2025-9/1/2025
$35--9/2/2025-12/12/2025 (12/12 online registration closes at noon)
$40--December 12 noon, through day-of registration
*Dec 12 and day-of Registration: CASH or CHECK ONLY*
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$30.00 5km
$30.00 5km
$30.00 2mi
$30.00 2mi
$25.00 2mi
$50.00 5km
$100.00 5km
I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the event, sponsors, coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the event, their representatives and assigns, and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries suffered in connection with this event. I attest that I am physically fit to compete in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my likeness in all media including photographs, pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Race management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of management's control such as weather, natural disasters or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of the athletes. I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.