Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic & 5K

3rd Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic & 5K

Saturday, December 21, 2024

***The venue has changed due to the impact of Hurricane Helene on Lake Norman State Park***

Mooresville, NC

Details

The 3rd Annual Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic & 5K is the cold weather cousin of one of the most popular races in North Carolina – Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K 

Race Distances

  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 7:30am
  • 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 7:45am
  • Virtual Run (any distance)

Directions

The race starts and finishes at 126 Exmore Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117.  Click here for exact driving instructions.

Swag

  • The best finisher medal in North Carolina! 
  • Short Sleeve Tech Tshirt (to get a tshirt guaranteed in your size you must register by 11/30/24)
  • Cup
  • Beanie

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
  • Race swag
  • Shipped on Monday after the race

Schedule

Monday – 12/16
7:00 am – prerace webinar recording sent out via email

Friday – 12/20
12:00 pm – Packet pick opens at Charlotte Running Company, 146 Mooresville Commons Way suite i, Mooresville, NC 28117
3:00 pm – Packet pick up closes

Saturday – 12/21
6:30 am – registration / packet pick up opens at 126 Exmore Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117.
7:30 am – Half Marathon start
7:45 am – 5K start
8:45 am – 5K awards ceremony
9:45 am – Half Marathon awards ceremony
10:00 am – 2024 Healthy Body PT Lake Norman Half Marathon Series awards ceremony
11:00 am – Half Marathon course closes

Beneficiary

Human Health Project is an organization issues grants and donates non-perishable food items to local food shelters. We ask all athletes to bring a non-perishable food item.

5K Course Information

Half Marathon Course Information

Half Marathon Course Video (2x)

Venue Map

Referral Program

Earn back your entry fee by sharing the race with your friends and family. It’s super simple: after you register for the race you will be given a referral code. Simply share that code in whichever way it makes sense for you and you’ll earn portions of your entry free. Read more right here.

Volunteers

No Race can be held without caring and knowledgeable volunteers who are willing to serve on race day. As such we have a program where if you volunteer you can race for free! To sign up to be a volunteer click on this link.  

Results

Lake Norman Half Marathon Series

This race is race #4 of the 2024 Healthy Body PT Lake Norman Half Marathon Series.

Additional Details

  • Half Marathoners need to be able to finish by 11am (3.5 hours) due to traffic congestion.
  • Both courses are on asphalt road – no off road.
  • Strollers start in the back of the 5K.
  • Toddlers under 4 can / walk with parents for free.
  • No pets, firearms or alcohol permitted.

Weather

MOORESVILLE WEATHER

Policies

Please note: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Registration

Prices go up on the following dates:

  • October 1, 2024
  • November 1, 2024
  • December 1, 2024
  • December 16, 2024

Save $$ by registering early!

We ask all athletes to please bring a non-perishable food item if possible, you can leave that at registration.

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