Run Run Reindeer
Run Run Reindeer is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Newark, OH, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (20 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Run Run Reindeer 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk is more than just a festive holiday tradition—it’s a race with a purpose! Proceeds from this event directly benefit the YMCA Healthy Kids Network Backpack Program, which provides over 475 children in 24 Licking County schools with nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals each weekend. Every step you take helps ensure no child in our community goes hungry.
Participants will enjoy a cheerful, family-friendly atmosphere complete with holiday music, costumes, and plenty of fun along the course. Thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors, each runner and walker will receive a cozy commemorative race sweatshirt to remember the day.
This race is truly unique—where else can you lace up your sneakers, join Rudy the Reindeer in spreading holiday cheer, and know that your entry fee is helping local kids thrive? Whether you’re racing to beat your best time, walking with friends, or making memories with family, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season and give back to your community.
To guarantee shirt size you must register by November 15.
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
44°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Wtr Wks, 2 mi from the venue.
About Newark, OH
Population
50,393
as of 2023
City Elevation
859 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 25 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run Run Reindeer, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
20
Days to train
- Race
- Run Run Reindeer
- Date
- December 5, 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.
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Run Run Reindeer
Dec 5, 2026