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NC4K Reindeer Run

Date
December 12–30, 2026
Distance
NC4K Reindeer Run 5K · Santa Stroll 1-Mile Walk · Kid's Fun Run (recommended for ages 7 & under) & more
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From the Organizer

NC4K Reindeer Run 

Get ready to walk, run, or jog in Downtown Columbus along the Scioto Mile to support Ohio childhood cancer families! Getting the race started, we’ll cheer on our youngest runners in the Chick-fil-A Kids’ Fun Run. Looking for a family-friendly option? Sign up for our one mile Santa Stroll! After the race, participants are encouraged to stick around for the Rooftop Reindeer Party at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and enjoy FREE Chick-fil-A!

Your participation in this event is truly what allows NC4K to spread joy and magic to our families this holiday season. Together, we are showing these families that…No Kid Fights Cancer Alone.

To learn more about supporting childhood cancer families in Ohio, visit nc4k.org.

Events

NC4K Reindeer Run 5KSat, Dec 12 · 9 AMRegister →
Santa Stroll 1-Mile WalkSat, Dec 12 · 9 AMRegister →
Kid's Fun Run (recommended for ages 7 & under)Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K ParticipantSat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AMRegister →

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

42°

Typical Low

28°

Chance of Rain

40%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:45 AMSunset 5:08 PMDaylight 9h 23m

Host City

About Columbus, OH

Population

906,480

as of 2023

Elevation

819 ft

Nearest Airport

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 5 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NC4K Reindeer Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
NC4K Reindeer Run
Date
December 12–30, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the NC4K Reindeer Run?
NC4K Reindeer Run is a running race held in Columbus, Ohio on December 12, 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 NC4K Reindeer Run?
Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at 300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the NC4K Reindeer Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

NC4K Reindeer Run

Dec 12, 2026

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