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December 12: The 35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk
December 12: The 35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

When
Dec 12th, 2026
8:00am - 10:00am
Where
174 King StreetCharlestonSouth Carolina29401

35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk
December 12 | Starting 8 AM | Meeting Street

O Come All Ye Faithful to the 35th Annual Charleston Reindeer Run!

With Christmastime comes one of the Lowcountry’s most famous 5Ks and now is the time to sign up and enter the race!  Sponsored by Half-Moon Outfitters, the Reindeer Run is the Lowcountry’s most fun run and benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

The Reindeer Run is open to runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels.  The run will begin and end on the Meeting Street side of American Gardens Park in downtown Charleston.  Plus, the run also welcomes leashed pets and strollers.

Arrive in festive style and participate in the costume contest happening after the race, with awards given to the top three of the following categories:

  • Adult Individuals
  • Child Individuals
  • Group
  • Dogs

Registration for the race is available until the day of the race. Child registration is listed from ages 5 to 16. Packet pick-up will be Friday, December 11th from 12:00-6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters – West Ashley with limited pick-up on race day from 7-7:45 AM.

Register for the race today or get more information by clicking here.

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