LAST UPDATED ON 2020-12-08 10:54:06

Akron-Canton Foodbank Virtual 5K to be held December 19

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio - The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's eighth annual Selfless Elf 5K race will be held virtually on December 19.

The race will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Foodbank encourages previous race participants and all who are dedicated to fighting hunger to join this year’s virtual race.

“We hope the community bundles up and braves the weather to participate in this year’s virtual Selfless Elf. Folks can run the race from anywhere – their favorite park or trail, in their neighborhood, or even on a treadmill,” said Dan Flowers, president and CEO of the Foodbank. “Support of the Foodbank is vital for local families trying to rebound from the pandemic. We’ve seen long lines at food distributions, many new faces and have heard heart-wrenching stories of families losing it all. Together, we can ensure they have a holiday meal to share together.”

Though this year’s race is virtual, participants will still receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt, and the first 500 registrants will receive the 2020 souvenir striped elf socks. Shirts and socks can be mailed to participants for an additional fee or available at a drive-thru packet pickup on Dec. 18 and Dec. 19 at the Foodbank

The Foodbank also plans to recognize the Most Dashing (best dressed) elf through Facebook, to which participants can post photos in their running gear or costume with the hashtag #selflesself.

To learn more about the race and to register, visit selflesself.com.