The Reindeer Race
The Reindeer Race is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Zelienople, PA, with entry fees from $18 to $80.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $18–$80
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2025 Reindeer Race will be December 20, 2025 at the Masonic Hall on East Beaver Street, Zelienople.
The 5K will start at 9:30 AM and 4 youth scholarships will be awarded for the Get Fit Families Summer Triathlon and Running Camps to the top boys and girls in the 12 and under and 13 to 18 age groups. The Scholarship award is $250.
The 1 Mile will start at 10:30 AM and 4 youth scholarships will be awarded for the Get Fit Families Summer Triathlon and Running Camps to the top boys and girls in the 12 and under and 13 to 18 age groups. Each scholarship is $250.
That's $2,000 in GFF Camp scholarships.
We will also hold a 1/2 mile fun run for our younger athletes and those who want to get one more race in. That will start around 10:45 or 11:00 AM when the 1 mile is over.
Family Registration: When you register for a family of 3 or 4, please complete the registration for your lead family member and email me your other participants to joella@getfitfamilies.com.
There will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause and great food following the race.
Don't forget the best costume contest.
Please bring some extra money with you and win some Christmas gifts. We have a great basket auction that everyone can participate in. The money raised through this event supports our Get Fit Families Summer Camps and scholarships for those who can't afford camp.
Thank you for supporting the Get Fit Families Programs.
Please park at the Zelienople Community Park 402 Beaver Street, Zelienople, PA 16063.
See you on December 20!
Joella Baker
Race Director
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
39°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaver Falls 1 Ne, 10 mi from the venue.
About Zelienople, PA
City Elevation
1,146 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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73
Days to train
- Race
- The Reindeer Race
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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The Reindeer Race
Dec 19, 2026