Reindeer Run 5K/10K
Reindeer Run 5K/10K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Buford, GA, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (147 days to go)
- Location
- 301 E. Main St NE, Buford, GA
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We're back in beautiful Historic Buford!
Get ready to dash through December at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K—a festive winter favorite bringing runners, walkers, families, and holiday enthusiasts together for a spirited day of fun! Whether you’re lacing up for the quick 5K or taking on the lively 10K, this race is the perfect way to celebrate the season with movement, cheer, and a little reindeer magic.
Every participant will cross the finish line and receive a custom finisher award, created just for this year’s event. And for those with a competitive spark, we’ll also be recognizing the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under—all the way up through our most seasoned runners.
For those that are only up for a 1-mile stroll, we have the Fun Run, which will include a finisher medal.
With a joyful atmosphere, festive energy, and distances for all levels, the Reindeer Run is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. So, bundle up, bring your best holiday spirit, and come dash with us at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K!
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
54°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Buford, GA
City Elevation
1,131 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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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.
Running
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Reindeer Run 5K/10K
Dec 19, 2026