# Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk and Half-Mile Fun Run — Radnor Memorial Library > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM - Where: Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 - Ages: Fun Run/Walk for all ages; medals for fun runners 12 and under - Price: Fun Run (.5 mile) $20 through Dec 4, $25 race day; Walk (2.3 miles) $25/$30; 5K $30/$35; virtual $25 - Organizer: Radnor Memorial Library - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Wayne/ElvesfortheShelves5k - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/elves-for-the-shelves-5k-walk-and-half-mile-fun-run-radnor-memorial-li--listing-cb4e194e8e1fc4e78b61dbd3 ## About Elves for the Shelves is Radnor Memorial Library's holiday fundraiser race and part of the Christmas in Wayne festivities, starting and finishing in front of the library on West Wayne Avenue. Families can pick a professionally timed 5K, a 2.3-mile walk through the Wayne neighborhood or a half-mile Fun Run/Walk that is open to all ages and stroller- and wheelchair-accessible. Every Fun Run registrant aged 12 and under receives a finish medal, and Santa is on hand for photos. The 5K awards places in age groups that start at 6 and under, so older kids who like to race can compete too. Families, workplaces and community groups are invited to enter as teams and set fundraising goals, with prizes for those who raise $100 or more. Packet pickup is the day before in the library's lower-level Winsor Room; register by November 8 to be guaranteed a shirt. ## Similar picks in Philadelphia - [Reindeer Romp 5K and 1-Mile Walk — Haverford High School](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/reindeer-romp-5k-and-1-mile-walk-haverford-high-school--listing-c1ef03c72a6030f4b62a9fb4) — Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM · Haverford High School, Havertown · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 27. 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