
Joel Barlow 5K Reindeer Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Redding, CT, with an entry fee of $25.
The Class of 2029 invites you to the THIRD ANNUAL Reindeer Run. You can run it or you can walk it but you gotta have fun! Festive attire encouraged. Run to take place on the Joel Barlow cross-country course. All proceeds benefit the Joel Barlow Class of 2029.
Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.; race starts at 11:00. The race will be hand-timed and results posted after the race.
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
43°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 8 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
561 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Joel Barlow 5K Reindeer Run
Dec 5, 2026