Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Other
- Price
- $40
From the Organizer
Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join us on Saturday, November 14 for Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Reindeer Run!
With a 2-mile course entirely within the Zoo, you and your family can "fun run" under the lights and be the first to see Holiday Magic!
All registered Reindeer Run participants will receive a commemorative hat.
Fun run individually or with your family and friends! Only those walking or running on their own need to be registered.
Strollers are welcome and children riding in strollers are FREE.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Midway Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Brookfield, IL
Population
19,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
621 ft
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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150
Days to train
- Race
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run
- Date
- November 14, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run?
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run is a running race held in Brookfield, Illinois on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Brookfield, Illinois at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run
Nov 14, 2026