2025 White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Atlanta
The 2025 White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, along the Atlanta BeltLine, with start and finish at New Realm Brewing in Atlanta, United States. Weather forecasts for that date indicate mild winter conditions typical for mid-December in Atlanta, with daytime highs around 55°F (13°C), overnight lows near 38°F (3°C), partly cloudy skies, and a 20% chance of light showers. Participants can expect distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon, plus virtual options, featuring a White Elephant theme where runners receive surprise race shirts and finisher medals sourced from past events.
What is the theme of the event?
The event draws inspiration from the White Elephant gift exchange, with runners receiving surprise race shirts and finisher medals from prior events.
What distances are available for this event?
- →5K
- →10K
- →Half Marathon
- →Virtual options
What are the start times for each distance?
- →Half Marathon and 10K: 8:20 AM
- →5K: 8:40 AM
How much does registration cost?
- →Early Bird (until Aug 8): 5K $20, 10K $25, Half Marathon $40, Virtual $25
- →Regular (until Dec 6): 5K $25, 10K $30, Half Marathon $45, Virtual $30
- →Late (until Dec 12): 5K $27.5, 10K $32.5, Half Marathon $47.5
- →Race Day: 5K $30, 10K $35, Half $50
What is included in registration?
Registration includes a surprise race shirt and a finisher medal from prior events.
What awards are provided?
Awards go to the top 3 male and female finishers in 5-year age groups from 10 & under to 80+. Special overall categories include Master, Grand Master, and Senior Master.
What is the event schedule?
- →Dec 12 (Packet Pickup): 4–7 PM at New Realm Brewing
- →Dec 13 (Race Day): 7:30 AM check-in opens, 8:20 AM Half Marathon & 10K start, 8:40 AM 5K start
Who is the charity partner?
NMDP (formerly Be The Match®), supporting cures for blood cancers and disorders.
What is the volunteer incentive?
Volunteers earn a $50 Visa Gift Card by recruiting 5 others who all complete race-day volunteering.
What additional features are available?
The RaceJoy app provides live GPS tracking, progress alerts, and cheers. Virtual participants run anywhere, submit their time by race day, and have swag shipped afterward.
What weather can participants expect?
Mild winter conditions with daytime highs around 55°F (13°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), partly cloudy skies, and a slight chance of showers.