Selfless Elf Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

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Put on your festive holiday-themed costumes or running gear, and join the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for the annual Selfless Elf 5k run typically held the Saturday before Christmas. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family with light refreshments and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Date:  2021-12-18
Distance:  5k
City:  Akron
Registration Cost:  35.00
State:  Ohio
Hosted By:  Akron Food Bank
Pros
  • Organized
  • Easy directions and parking
  • Great charity
  • Indoor packet pick up, staging, and awards
  • Indoor / outdoor restrooms
  • Mostly fast course with police presence for safety
  • Family and stroller friendly
  • Party atmosphere with Santa, photo ops, snacks, and a DJ
  • Cute LS shirts and tall striped knee socks for all participants
  • Adorable elf awards for top 2 overall / age group awards
Cons
  • No finisher medals
  • Only top 2 overall / age group awards

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Organized fun event w/ easy directions/parking. Indoor packet pick up, staging, awards w/ tons of photo ops, Santa, & a DJ! Mostly flat course w/ tons of police presence. Family/ stroller friendly. LS shirts & knee socks for all & elf awards! Continue Reading...
12/22/2024
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I have done this run all 10 years. It is a well organized event from start to finish! This is one that everyone should do, atleast once. I highly recommend~ Run/ Walk/ Jog :-)
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Well organized, great start, great swag, great refreshments, fantastic climate, great atmosphere for the holiday / winter spirit. I have done it all 9 years, even the virtual one. 
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