Conway Rotary Rivertown Reindeer Run 2026

Lace up for the 20th Annual Rivertown Reindeer Run in historic downtown Conway! 🎄🦌

Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, the race will take participants along a beautiful, tree-lined route through our historic Rivertown, starting and finishing at the Conway Marina.

Prefer a shorter distance? An untimed 1-Mile Run/Walk will begin at 8:05 a.m. One-mile participants will receive a shirt and bib. (No awards will be given for the 1-mile group.)

Come run, walk and celebrate the holiday season in Conway! ❤️

The race is a fundraising event of the Conway Rotary Club’s charitable giving. 

The 5K (3.1-mile) race, directed by Simply Timing, welcomes runners and walkers of all ages! Participants will have the chance to earn awards, with honors presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🎽 Register by midnight on Nov. 15 to receive a long-sleeve Dri-FIT shirt!
👕 After Nov. 15, participants will receive a cotton T-shirt while supplies last.
🎨 Shirt color may vary.

Conway Rotary Rivertown Reindeer Run
Type: 5k race and 1 Mile (1 mile is untimed)
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start Time: 5K 8:00 a.m. & 1 Mile 8:05 a.m. (no awards for 1 Mile) 
Location: Conway Marina
Address: 4 Elm Street Conway, SC 29526
Proceeds: Proceeds go to fund local charities and community projects in our area

Race Day Schedule:
Race Day registration and Race Day - Packet Pickup 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Race Start Time: 5K 8:00 a.m. then 1 Mile at 8:05 a.m.

5K Run/ Walk Course Map: Click Here
 
5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
Overall Male / Female 
1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F in age groups listed below.
Overall Master Male and Female (40+): 1st place only

5K Age Groups: (Age Group Awards based on Gun Time)
14yrs and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K Fees:
Early Registration Price (online registration) $40 until midnight 10/31/2026
Late Registration Price (online registration) $45 until midnight 11/30/2026
12/1/25 to Day of Race Price $50

1 Mile Fees:
Early Registration Price (online registration) $20 until midnight 10/31/2026
Late Registration Price (online registration) $25 until midnight 11/30/2026
12/1/26 to Day of Race Price $30

Packet Pickup Location and time:
DAY BEFORE:

• Black Dog Outfitters
• Friday December 5th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
• 316 N Main Street, Conway, SC 29526

MORNING OF RACE:

• At Race location starting at 7:00 a.m.

2026 Holiday Challenge: 
Participants must finish both races and have recorded times to receive a custom YETI cup
11/7/26               Rotary Club of Little River 5K
12/5/26               Conway Rotary Club Rivertown Reindeer 5K
 

Event special notes:

• Strollers are welcome at this race.
• Feel free to listen to music while you run.
• Pets are not welcome at this race.
• This event does not allow refunds.
• All participants should park in the county parking lot or along the tennis courts area before reaching the marina.  We will have staff in place to direct traffic on race day.
• The entire marina parking lot and boat ramp area will be closed until after the race is completed. 

Additional Information:
Produced by The Rotary Club of Conway

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