Course
Run on paved park roads in Lake Norman State Park in Troutman when held in person. The 2026 edition is offered as a month-long virtual challenge (December 1–31) that participants run at any location they choose.
Half Marathon21.1 km
10K10 km
5K Ruck5 km
5K5 km
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- !Entries closeThu 31 Dec 2026 · in 10 weeks
- ★Race dayTue 1 Dec 2026
Date confirmed with the organiser · entry window checked by RunCalendar
About
The Lake Norman Half Marathon Elf Classic & 5K pairs with the popular Lake Norman Half Marathon Forest Run & 5K as its winter counterpart, held in Lake Norman State Park in North Carolina when run in person.
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