# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Merry Fitness 5K
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ??‍♂️ Merry Fitness 5K – Run Through Christmas Town! ?‍♀️?

Lace up and join us for the Merry Fitness 5K on Saturday, December 13th at 8:00 AM at ELJ Farms! This festive race is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support our Marathon Kids runners, and start a new holiday tradition with our community. You’ll dash through a magical Christmas Town course, surrounded by lights, cheer, and plenty of holiday spirit.

? Run for a Cause: Proceeds from this race provide scholarship opportunities for Onslow County students to participate in Marathon Kids — giving more children the chance to discover the joy of running, set big goals, and build healthy habits for life.

? Packet Pick-Up:

Thursday, Dec. 11th: 4:30–6:30 PM at the New River YMCA, 1940 Gum Branch Road
Friday, Dec. 12th: 5:30–7:30 PM at Eggs Up Grill, 2457 Gum Branch Road
Race Day (Dec. 13th): 7:00–7:30 AM ONLY at ELJ Farms
(We highly recommend picking up your packet Thursday or Friday to avoid race day delays!)
? Add-On Merchandise:

Race Shirts: $15 each — must be purchased by November 26th
?‍♀️ For Marathon Kids Participants: You do not need to register individually — your registration will be handled through your team.

✨ Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time 5K’er, or just in it for the jingle bells and cocoa, this race is all about community, holiday joy, and making memories. Let’s run, cheer, and celebrate together!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richlands/merry-fitness-5k/200029139848647
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, kids, holiday, nonprofit, christmas, workshops, christmas-lights
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richlands
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ELJ Farms
- **lat**: 34.823245487836
- **long**: -77.461209297158
- **full address**: ELJ Farms, 135 Battingcage Trail,Richlands, North Carolina, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Merry Fitness 5K being held?
  - **A:** Merry Fitness 5K takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am at ELJ Farms, 135 Battingcage Trail,Richlands, North Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Merry Fitness 5K?
  - **A:** Merry Fitness 5K is organized by Run The East.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Merry Fitness 5K is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richlands, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Merry Fitness 5K sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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