Waterfront Winter Wonderland’s “Elven activities committee” invites runners, joggers and strollers to sign up for the inaugural Running of the Elves 5K and Jingle Bell Mile, taking place Saturday, Dec. 21.
The gates to this year’s Waterfront Winter Wonderland (at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater) open at 4 p.m., with the 5K starting at 5 p.m. The run departs from and returns to the amphitheater. Participants will receive same-day admission to the Waterfront Winter Wonderland, a holiday race medal, Christmas cookies and candy canes, photos with Waterfront Winter Wonderland characters, and those over the age of 5 will also receive a festive elf T-shirt. Military families with ID receive a 10% registration discount; kids aged five and under can participate for free.
Presented in partnership with Mile Zero Events, proceeds benefit Reef Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the Florida Keys coral reef ecosystem. Waterfront Winter Wonderland is presented in part by Rams Head Presents, We’ve Got the Keys and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. More information is at waterfrontwinterwonderland.com.
