Reindeer Run 5k
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Fun Run · Reindeer Run Virtual
From the Organizer
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The 4th race in our Holiday Running Series, when we present our Legacy* and Legend* medals for the year! See site for further information.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 19th, 2026 at 8:00 AM sharp at Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD (click for Google Maps link). As with every race in the series, the Reindeer Run 5k features:
- Custom finisher’s medal for all participants
- Custom t-shirt
- Costume Contest
The race will be professionally chip timed using the RaceResult Chip system by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing and Event Management, LLC.
5K start time 8:00 am
1M start time 8:05 am
This is a certified race course, and is fast and flat! Perfect for a family run or a race Personal Best!
A portion of the proceeds of this race will go to benefit the National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to helping first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Please register early, this race usually sells out!
Early packet pickup will be announced and information emailed to all registered participants. Day of packet pickup to begin at 6:30 am. Mailed packets will go out approximately 7-days prior to race day.
Age Groups and Awards:
Male/Female Top 3 Overall
Male/Female top 3 - 9 & Under, 10-14 15-19 20-29.....60-69 & 70+
This race is owned, managed, and professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC
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
45°
Typical Low
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Aberdeen, MD
Population
16,831
as of 2023
Elevation
92 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 35 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Reindeer Run 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Reindeer Run 5k
- Date
- December 19, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Reindeer Run 5k?
- Reindeer Run 5k is a running race held in Aberdeen, Maryland on December 19, 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?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Aberdeen, Maryland at Aberdeen Festival Park, Aberdeen, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Reindeer Run 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Reindeer Run 5k
Dec 19, 2026