9th Annual Holiday Race featuring 3 Great Distances and a Whole Lot of fun. This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org 8K and 5K Race Amenities: Chip-Timed Race with Live Results and awards Course Highlights: Paved Course Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia Awards for top male and female finishers in 8K and 5K (Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Per Age Group -10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and every 10 yrs) Finisher Medals a Custom Cocoa Mug for All Finishers Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants 1 Mile Kids Fun Run Amenities: 1 Mile Non-timed Course for Kids 14 and Under. Fun Run Starts at 8:40am (Right Before the 8K/5K) Finisher Medal and Elf n Cocoa custom beanie for all kids too! Must register by 12/2 to guarantee beanie. Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants 1 Miler Kids able to have a non-
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Elf ‘N’ Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 — West Deptford, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 6.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to West Deptford, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
