Join us for the celebration of the 2026 JOSC Race Series on December 5th! The event will include an affordable 5k fun run featuring leftover bibs and medals followed by the 2026 JOSC Race Series awards ceremony. This is a great opportunity to swap and trade medals while celebrating all your achievements from this year! Runners will earn bonus points by participating in this event. Packet Pick up Information Packet pick up will only be available on race morning from 7am-8:30am. Everyone must pick up and check in themselves so we can give out the correct JOSC Race Series points. FAQs Will we receive a finisher medal? Yes, we have medals in mystery bags so it will be a surprise on which one you will receive. If you already have the medal, feel free to trade with another runner. Will the event be timed? No, the run is only a fun run. The bibs may have chips on them but we will not have a timing company capturing the time. Are discounts available? No, we have priced the run at an affordable
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White Elephant 5k FUN RUN presented by Moore Buick GMC 2026 — Jacksonville, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 5.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jacksonville, NC.
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
