White Elephant 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- King George, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 1 Mile | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 mile: $30 until Dec 5.
- 5k: $40 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in King George runs 39:03, about 12:34 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:35 and men in 35:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 1 mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11617 Caledon Rd, King George, VA 22485
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, VA 22485Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 200 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is White Elephant?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 11617 Caledon Rd, King George, VA 22485.
From the organizers
Get ready for a holiday race with a twist! The White Elephant 5k - inspired by the gift-swapping tradition, where surprises, silliness, and a little friendly chaos make the fun.
The gift remains a mystery until after you complete the race. When you cross the finish line, you’ll choose from the available gifts, unwrapping your very own surprise- packaged White Elephant-style for a fun and festive reveal.
Welcome to the White Elephant 5K, unwrap the fun, embrace the unexpected, and enjoy every mile of this joyful holiday tradition!
The run is dog friendly. State parks require dogs to be leashed with no more than a 6ft leash.