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The 2026 Elves & Bells 5K is going to be a magical way to kick off the Christmas Season! Join us in a fun-filled race and wear your favorite Christmas gear. What's the best part about participating? 100% of the funds raised go directly to Family Resources of Rutherford County. Family Resources consists of Rutherford County's domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking shelter (Path Shelter), group foster home (Noah's House), and children's advocacy center (Clara Allen Family Center).
Make sure you wear your most festive attire!
Age Groups for the 5K:
5 & Under, 6-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-70, 71+
Awards will be Given for:
1st Place female and male for age groups 5 Under
1st and 2nd Place female and male for age group 6-9
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place female and male for all other age groups
Overall Male and Overall Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall
Race will start at the Spindale House.
MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 30TH TO SECURE SHIRT.
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Spindale.
Learn more about the host city, Spindale.
Spindale is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,225 at the 2020 census.
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