Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run
Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Richlands, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Dash into the season of giving with the Reindeer Stampede presented by Thompson's Signature Homes!
Join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, in downtown Richlands for the Reindeer Stampede 5K -- a festive fun-run with a mission. Every step you take helps Operation Christmas Stocking and the Blessing Shed provide pantry staples and personal care items to local neighbors facing food and hygiene insecurity.
Whether you sprint, jog, prance or stroll in your best holiday gear, your registration fee directly feeds families during the toughest time of year.
Can't race?
- Fundraising and donation available.
- Become a sponsor (packages from $100 to $1000) or donate online and double the cheer
Lace up, dress up (those reindeer antlers are optional but encouraged!) and let's stampede hunger out of our community -- one jingle bell at a time. Team entries: Largest teams will get additional prizes.
What to expect!
T shirts optional for $15 fee if ordered by November 15, 2026.
Finisher medals for the 5k run
Refreshments
Costume Contest Prizes
Race Start Times
9:00am 5K Start
Packet Pick Up
- Early: Friday 4 December 2026 5pm to 8 pm
The Blessing Shed, 111 Kinston Highway, Richlands, NC 28574 - Race Day Packet Pick Up 730 AM at the race site (highly encourage packet pick up on Friday!)
Timing
Atlantic Coast Timing/EHM Finishline Race management will time this years even using the Chronotrack Timing Systems. A disposable timing tag will be attached to your race bib and must be worn on the front of your body/costume.
Awards
Finisher medals for all finishers
Male and Female 1st Place Overall
Male and Female masters 1st Place Overall
Male and Female 1st Place in each Age Group
Award Divisions
Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-19. 20-24. 25-29.30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69, 70 and over
Post Race
- Awards Ceremony
- Refreshments
Fundraising
Events
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
59°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richlands, 3 mi from the venue.
About Richlands, NC
Nearest Airport
OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 97 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run
Dec 5, 2026