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Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope

Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Terre Haute, IN, with entry fees from $25 to $30.

Date
December 19, 2026 (37 days to go)
Price
$25–$30
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Reindeer Run 5k and 1-Mile Santa Sprint

Grab your friends and family and join us for the 3rd Annual Reindeer Run to benefit the Patrick S. Barrett Endowment Fund at Riley Hospital for Children.  

Don your reindeer antlers and your Christmas gear and be ready to walk, trot or gallop through Deming and Dobbs Parks while we race towards hope.

The Santa Sprint will begin at 10 a.m. 

The Reindeer Run 5k will begin around 10:30 a.m. 

Interactive course for both races will be posted soon!

Packet Pickup and Parking

Parking, packet pickup, and post-race festivities will be at The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm, 5001 E Poplar Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47803.
The start/finish line will be across Poplar Dr on the National Road Heritage Trail. 
Packet pickup will begin at 8 AM on race day. 
Please be sure to arrive with enough time to check in and warm up before our first race kicks off at 10 AM!

For more information on the Patrick S. Barrett Endowment Fund, please visit www.psweloveyoufund.org. 

Events

1 Mile Santa Sprint$25
5k$30

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

25°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Terre Haute Hulman Rgnl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 8:05 AMSunset 5:28 PMDaylight 9h 23m

About Terre Haute, IN

Population

58,491

as of 2023

City Elevation

490 ft

Nearest Airport

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 61 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

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Waiting For?

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37

Days to train

Race
Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope
Date
December 19, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope?
Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope is a running race held in Terre Haute, Indiana 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: Racing Towards Hope?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Terre Haute, Indiana at 5001 E Poplar St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Reindeer Run: Racing Towards Hope

Dec 19, 2026

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