Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run Presented by Kimberly Clark

Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run Presented by Kimberly Clark takes place in Lenoir City, Tennessee, in Loudon County, on December 5, 2026. The certified half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K follows at 8:05, both leaving from the Tellico Lake canal day-use area on scenic routes. Runners in either race get a goody bag and a finisher medal, and festive dress is encouraged for the 5K.

A certified course matters if you are running for a qualifying time or a personal best, since the distance is measured rather than approximate, and that is worth knowing before you commit to a December 13.1. Ten to twelve weeks with one long run a week and a few tempo sessions is the usual preparation. The 5K, five minutes later and full of elves, is the lighter option and a reasonable place to bring family along.