Reindeer Run 2 Miler
Reindeer Run 2 Miler is a trail running and running race on December 5, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (151 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Campus Recreation is proud to present the Reindeer Run 2 Mile Trail Race hosted at Hydaway Outdoor Center on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The Reindeer Run 2 Mile Trail Race is the 3rd trail race in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The course is comprised of an out and back on forest roads and has a special holiday theme! We encourage all runners to dress up in the spirit of the season and join us for cookies, cocoa, and treats after the race!
Donation Organization To Be Announced
We are in the final conversations with a new organization that you will be able to partner with to donate and help our Lynchburg community. Stay tuned for further information later this summer! Please spread the holiday cheer by considering a donation to their cause and receive a discount on your registration!
Race Details
DATE | Saturday, December 5, 2026
LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center
DISTANCE | 2 miles
START TIME | 9 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP | December 4 – 10:00 A.M. | December 5 – Hydaway from 8-8:45 A.M. (before the race)
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Nov 26th registration. A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
AWARDS | Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female overall winners, top 3 male & female in each age group, and top male & female masters (>40 years of age) overall winners. Overall awards will be ranked by gun time, age group awards will be ranked on chip time.
Door prizes will also be given out throughout the event.
*LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2026-2027 races in April 2027 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain).
REFERRAL DISCOUNT | Be sure to refer your friends/family using your custom code after you register for the race. Refer 3 registrations and we will refund you $20!
*Student discount applied at checkout
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
52°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lynchburg #2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lynchburg, VA
Population
79,255
as of 2023
City Elevation
843 ft
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 4 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Reindeer Run 2 Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
151
Days to train
- Race
- Reindeer Run 2 Miler
- Date
- December 5, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lynchburg than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Reindeer Run 2 Miler
Dec 5, 2026