Reindeer Run 5K 2026
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · VIRTUAL RACE
From the Organizer
It’s the most wonderful run of the year! The 15th annual Lions Charities Reindeer Run 5K is bringing festive fun to town. Grab your Santa hats, dust off those antlers and jingle bells, and get ready to Run, Run, Rudolph! Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for a morning full of holly jolly joy. Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities, we welcome participants to walk, jog, or run – just don’t miss the fun!
This is a chip-timed race. Overall winners and individual age category winners are determined by chip time. The top overall winners will be announced immediately following the race. All other age category winners will be contact by email after the race.
All participants will receive giveaway items and post-race refreshments.
RACE DETAILS
- Saturday, December 5 | 8:30A | Downtown Wheaton
- Virtual Race | Run on your own time and submit race results between December 5-14
PRICING DETAILS
- Early Bird Registration is $35.00 through November 4
- Registration is $40.00 from November 5 through December 4
- Registration is $45.00 on Race Day, December 5
Race registration is nonrefundable.
PACKET PICKUP
- Thursday, December 3 | 10A - 7P | Ray Morrill Community Center (1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton)
- Saturday, December 5 | 7:30 - 8:15A | DuPage County History Museum (102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton)
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
40°
Typical Low
24°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lisle-Morton Arboretum, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheaton, IL
Population
53,453
as of 2023
Elevation
771 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 13 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.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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180
Days to train
- Race
- Reindeer Run 5K 2026
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Reindeer Run 5K 2026?
- Reindeer Run 5K 2026 is a running race held in Wheaton, Illinois on December 5, 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 Reindeer Run 5K 2026?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Wheaton, Illinois at DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Reindeer Run 5K 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Reindeer Run 5K 2026
Dec 5, 2026