BestRacesroad · 2026 elf of the shelf race
Elf Off the Shelf Fun Run
| Distances | 2026 elf of the shelf race |
| Surface | road |
| USATF certified | No |
| Boston qualifier | No |
From the race's RunSignup listing, last updated July 26, 2026.
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Race-day weather
What the weather did on December 5 in each of the last 4 years, measured at Ripley, 0.8 miles from Ripley.
| Year | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33°F | 25°F | none |
| 2023 | 52°F | 32°F | none |
| 2022 | 44°F | 22°F | none |
| 2021 | 67°F | 27°F | none |
Daily highs and lows, not start-line temperatures: most races start in the cool of the morning, closer to the low. Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, GHCN-Daily.
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