Selfless Elf 5k

About the Event

Dress in your favorite, festive holiday-themed costume or running gear and join us for the 14th annual Selfless Elf 5k run/walk benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Enjoy a morning of fun for the entire family while supporting local hunger relief.

Race Details

Team registration and a new team award for the fastest 4-person or larger team!
The race will have two separate categories during registration - running and competitive walking.
- Run/Walk If you plan to run/jog during any portion of the race, please register as a run/walk.
- Competitive Walkers If you plan to walk 100% of the course in its entirety (no running/jogging), please register as a competitive walker.
The race will be chip-timed at both the start and finish lines to achieve the most accurate race results possible.
Both runners and competitive walkers will begin at 8am but will have different bib colors to distinguish between the categories.
If you need to update your registration or switch a runner/walker, please contact us. Transfers are allowed prior to the event's start.
All participants will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and striped elf socks.
For the safety of our participants and spectators, this is a dog-free event.
Awards will be distributed at the conclusion of the event. Stop by the awards booth inside the warehouse to pick up your prize if you placed in your age group. Live results will be available on the RunToYou App, so you can check to see if you're an age group winner.

Race Day Schedule - Saturday, December 19, 2026:
6:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup
8:00am - Start 5k Run/Walk & Competitive Walk
9:15am - 5k Run/Walk Awards & Additional Awards
9:30am - 5k Competitive Walk Awards

5k Run/Walk Awards:

Top Male & Female Overall
Top 3 Male & 3 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 & Up

5k Competitive Walk Awards:

Top Male & Female Overall
Top 3 Male & 3 Female per Age Group in 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up

Additional Awards:

Most Dashing (Best dressed)
Top VIP Elf (Top fundraiser)
Fastest 4-Person Team

Races Offered

5k Competitive Walk

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

5k Run/Walk

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Akron.

thermostat Temperature

-2.3° / 4.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

-7.3° / 0.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:43

nightlight Sunset

17:59

About Akron

Learn more about the host city, Akron.

Akron is a city of almost 200,000 people (2019) in the Northeast Ohio region in Summit County. Akron is proud of its heritage as a center of industry, and now offers visitors a wide range of recreational and cultural attractions, food experiences, and shopping.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Selfless Elf 5k.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Josh Metzung	M	26	Chardon, OH	16:49.6
🥇	Carl Kondrach	M	52	Barnesville, OH	28:42.5
🥈	Christian Jenkins	M	23	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	17:35.9
🥈	Abby Holthouser	F	27	Cleveland, OH	35:22.5
🥉	Chris Klein	M	23	Akron, OH	17:42.6
🥉	Sarah Donley	F	42	Bethesda, OH	37:47.3
4	Alec Cline	M	28	CANTON, OH	17:51.9
4	Wyatt Buckingham	M	17	Canal Fulton, OH	39:05.5
5	Matt Harbert	M	41	Akron, OH	18:08.7
5	Roger Manse	M	75	North Canton, OH	40:21.2
6	Andrea Klima	F	24	Independence, OH	18:26.5
6	Tara Springston	F	41	Orrville, OH	41:35.5
7	Macy McRowe	F	25	Wadsworth, OH	18:27.4
7	Matt Chamberlin	M	53	SEVILLE, OH	41:53.1
8	Joe Lattarulo	M	19	Canal Fulton, OH	18:30
8	Laurie Weiner	F	61	North Canton, OH	42:02.1
9	Leo Kormanik II	M	42	Northfield, OH	18:30
9	Jodi Illner	F	49	Rootstown, OH	43:01.6
10	Leland Hoffman	M	28	Akron, OH	18:34.3
10	Patty Wilson	F	52	Rootstown, OH	43:02
11	Logan Holmes	M	23	Florence, KY	18:36.3
11	Robin Marty	F	61	Wadsworth, OH	45:37.8
12	Brian Wyler	M	25	Akron, OH	18:39.3
12	Brooke Lyons	F	29	Kent, OH	46:10.4
13	Jake Grdadolnik	M	24	Chapel Hill, NC	18:42.7
13	Matthew Gregory	M	48	Ravenna, OH	46:39.8
14	Garett Lucius	M	21	Uniontown, OH	18:51.1
14	MaryBeth Wott	F	60	Indianapolis, IN	46:58.5
15	Phoenix Davis	M	18	Akron, OH	18:51.9
15	Eric Wott	M	29	Indianapolis, IN	46:58.8
16	Kailey Zagst	F	20	Canton, OH	18:56.9
16	Susie Sikora	F	69	COVENTRY TWP, OH	47:15.8
17	George Voros	M	33	Macedonia, OH	19:02.4
17	Heather Tassiello	F	54	Akron, OH	47:18.5
18	Lee Chandler	M	16	Hudson, OH	19:15.5
18	Donna Kleinheinz	F	60	Barberton, OH	47:34.6
19	Larry O'Neil	M	55	Akron, OH	19:27.7
19	Jiafeng Jin	F	37	Kent, OH	48:08.2
20	Brandon Daniels	M	29	Akron, OH	19:40
20	Bev Reed	F	72	Stow, OH	48:09.5
21	Carmen Sims	F	20	Akron, OH	19:57.4
21	Jay Ruedlinger	M	57	Wadsworth, OH	48:15.4
22	Lucas Hershberger	M	19	Fredericksburgred, OH	20:02.8
22	Edward Wagner	M	59	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	48:19.7
23	Derek Losh	M	48	Mount Vernon, OH	20:05.6
23	Anna Streator	F	57	Canton, OH	48:26.9
24	Max Goldy	M	14	Barberton, OH	20:06.8
24	Jenna Timmermans	F	33	Tallmadge, OH	48:27.2
25	Wayne Miller	M	25	Fresno, OH	20:07.2
25	Daniel Enos	M	33	Tallmadge, OH	48:27.4
26	Rich Wisneski	M	56	Akron, OH	20:09.3
26	Mark Streator	M	57	Canton, OH	48:29.1
27	Brad Trexler	M	27	Stow, OH	20:12
27	Margaret Core	F	21	Akron, OH	48:30.7
28	David Miller	M	28	Fresno, OH	20:18.9
28	MURIEL WARNER	F	33	Doylestown, OH	49:11.1
29	Gage Norem	M	48	Wooster, OH	20:21
29	Aubrey Karam	F	33	Barberton, OH	49:12.8
30	John Jakob	M	50	Washington, DC	20:26.6
30	Sarah Core	F	50	Akron, OH	49:35.3
31	Ashlee Eskelsen	F	36	Akron, OH	20:33
31	Malissa Nutter	F	52	Barberton, OH	49:38.4
32	Andrew Novak	M	35	Akron, OH	20:34.3
32	Teresa Kozak	F	63	Norton, OH	50:15.3
33	Sam Baker	M	14	North Canton, OH	20:46.4
33	LeAndrea Vandiver	F	59	Akron, OH	50:16
34	Brian Cheatwood	M	52	Akron, OH	20:46.6
34	Alondra Stroh	F	14	Orrville, OH	50:38.8
35	Leo Ward	M	14	Akron, OH	20:49.1
35	Tracey Reber	F	51	Creston, OH	50:46.2
36	Bryan Warnick	M	44	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	20:52
36	Latoya Dickens - Jones	F	47	Canton, OH	50:54.3
37	James Chaney	M	61	North Canton, OH	20:55
37	Sharon Pressler	F	58	Massillon, OH	50:54.9
38	Brenton Weirich	M	40	East Sparta, OH	20:59.3
38	Nathan Predojev	M	27	Akron, OH	50:56.4
39	Virginia Williams	F	21	Akron, OH	21:00.1
39	Mark Kobelt	M	71	CANTON, OH	51:01.1
40	Dominic Steier	M	30	Naperville, IL	21:01.3
40	RIck Sims	M	58	Uniontown, OH	51:13
41	Colin Scahill	M	23	Ravenna, OH	21:01.5
41	Kevin Clary	M	71	Canton, OH	51:14
42	Andy Baker	M	38	North Canton, OH	21:03.5
42	Alicia Thomas	F	61	Akron, OH	51:32.9
43	Joseph Miller	M	26	Fresno, OH	21:11.7
43	Megan Predojev	F	30	Akron, OH	51:41.6
44	Kristi Gunyula	F	43	Peninsula, OH	21:21.7
44	Dianne Clary	F	68	Canton, OH	52:01.1
45	Tony Weinsheimer	M	43	Bath, OH	21:34.2
45	Anonymous Anonymous	F	37	—	52:13.5
46	Kyle Royer	M	35	Wadsworth, OH	21:40.2
46	Christine Milcetich	F	59	CANTON, OH	52:34.4
47	David Herr	M	26	Akron, OH	21:45.2
47	Deborah Predojev	F	55	Akron, OH	52:42
48	Kevin Burkholder	M	48	Akron, OH	21:46
48	Steve Predojev	M	54	Akron, OH	52:43.8
49	Brody Grimm	M	15	Uniontown, OH	21:48.4
49	Lindsay Straub	F	44	Mogadore, OH	53:31
50	Zachariah Miller	M	15	Millersburg, OH	21:49.6
50	Jennifer Mahon	F	56	Stow, OH	54:05.2