Swarthmore Reindeer Dash - 1 Mile Sprint/Walk
Swarthmore Reindeer Dash - 1 Mile Sprint/Walk is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Swarthmore, PA, with an entry fee of $28.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA
- Price
- $28
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Swarthmore’s 2025 Home for the Holidays will kick off with a 1 mile sprint through the town. Dressing up to run in festive gear/apparel is strongly encouraged and adds a great deal of fun to the festivities!!
This race is the kick-off for Swarthmore’s very festive annual event - performances, live music, Park-a-Pub, trolley rides, and caroling. The funds from the race will help support all of the days’ events.
Location: Registration will take place in the Borough parking lot (121 Park Ave.) across the street from the Swarthmore Co-Op, in Swarthmore. Registration Opens at 11:00 am; Race STARTS PROMPTLY at 11:30 AM.
Recognition/Awards: 1st Place Male, 1st Place Female, Top Individual Costume, Top Group Costume
Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Pricing:
- $28.00 for those 21+
- $12.00 for those ages 6 - 20
- Children Age 5 and under run for free, but need to run with a parent/guardian (they do not need a separate bib or sign up).
- Swarthmore College students free!! Thank you to Swarthmore College Recreation, Wellness, & Physical Education.
Merch: Those runners in the over 21+ category will receive one free beer coupon from Ship Bottom!
Proceeds for the Reindeer Dash benefit Swarthmore Town Center (STC) a nonprofit whose purpose is to promote and plan educational, cultural, or charitable community events within the town center and physically enhance the business district through these events.
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
51°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marcus Hook, 7 mi from the venue.
About Swarthmore, PA
Population
6,524
as of 2023
City Elevation
116 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Swarthmore Reindeer Dash - 1 Mile Sprint/Walk
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA
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Swarthmore Reindeer Dash - 1 Mile Sprint/Walk
Dec 5, 2026