Lake Norman Elf Classic

Details

Saturday, December 16, 2023

The Inaugural Lake Norman Elf Classic is the cold weather cousin of one of the most popular races in North Carolina - The Lake Norman Forest Run!! The course is GORGEOUS.. paved, winding roads under a green canopy of trees with abundant wildlife all around the runners.

Race Distances

Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7:45 am
5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 am

Directions

The race starts and finishes at Lake Norman Picnic Ground, located inside of Lake Norman State Park. Click here for exact driving instructions.

Swag

-The best participation medal in North Carolina!
-Short Sleeve Tech Tshirt (to get a tshirt guaranteed in your size you must register by 12/1/23)
-Cup
-Beanie

Entry Fees

(We ask all athletes to please bring a non-perishable food item if possible).

Half Marathon
$55 until 8/31/23
$60 until 9/30/23
$65 until 10/31/23
$70 until 12/10/23
$85 on and after 12/11/23

5K
$25 until 8/31/23
$30 until 9/30/23
$35 until 10/31/23
$40 until 12/10/23
$55 on and after 12/11/23

Virtual Run (any distance)
$49

Awards

Half Marathon
Overall: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
Age Groups: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

5K
Overall: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women
Age Groups: Top 3 Men & Top 3 Women

Virtual Run
-Participation medal
-Race Tshirt
-Shipped on Monday after the race

Schedule

Monday - 12/11
12:00 pm - prerace webinar

Friday - 12/15
12:00 pm - Packet pick opens at tba
6:00 pm - Packet pick up closes

Saturday - 12/16
06:30 am - registration / packet pick up opens at the Lake Norman State Park beach parking lot.
07:30 am - pre-race meeting
07:45 am - Half Marathon start
08:00 am - 5K start
09:00 am - 5K awards ceremony
10:00 am - Half Marathon awards ceremony
11:15 am - Half Marathon course closes

T-Shirts

Beneficiary

Human Health Project. This organization issues grants to local food shelters. We ask all attendees to bring a non-perishable food item.

5K Course

Course Map (not to scale)

Half Marathon Course

Overview map (not to scale)
USATF Certificate # NC18022BDS

Venue Map

Other Information

-There is a 3.5 hour time cut off for the half marathon.
- Both courses are on asphalt road - no off road.
- All athletes receive a participation medal.
- Strollers start in the back of the 5K.
- Toddlers under 4 can run / walk with parents for free.
- No pets, firearms or alcohol permitted.
- Please make sure you are familiar with our policies.