Race Day Information
Saturday, December 13th
We are excited to see you at the Reindeer Run! Please read on for everything you need to know for the day.
*Bib and shirt pick is at Dick's Sporting Goods in Rosedale Mall December 8 - 12.
*To pick up on race day you must purchase "Will Call".
*Please read and understand the race day rules.
*Be prepared for cold and/or snowy conditions with these cold weather running tips
*Bag Check - There is a self serve back check located on the way to the start line. If you choose to use it, you are responsible for bringing a bag, labeling it with your number, placing it and retrieving it. Do not check anything valuable. We are not responsible for lost items.
Reindeer Run Charities
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The Salvation Army will be serving free hot chocolate and coffee. Please consider a donation online or bring some spare change to drop in the kettle on race day.
There will be a spot for donating toys for Toys For Tots. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy near the help desk.
Race DAy schedule
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7:15am Hot Chocolate, Coffee Service and toy drop off available
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7:30am 15K and 10K start
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9:10am Kids K start - Click here for a map
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9:30am 5K start, walkers please line up at the back of the corral
getting to the race / parking
- Recommended arrival is 45 min prior to race
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Car pool if possible
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Click here for driving directions to Lake Harriet Bandshell
Race Village
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Race Village including the Help Desk, Will Call, and Shirt pick up is located at Lake Harriet Bandshell and will open at 7:00 a.m.
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Bag Check - There is a self serve back check located on the way to the start line. If you choose to use it, you are responsible for bringing a bag, labeling it with your number, placing it and retrieving it. Do not check anything valuable. We are not responsible for lost items.​​
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Single wide strollers are allowed only in the 5K and must start at the back of the corral
Race Bibs
Course Signage​
Make sure your race bib is visible. Wear your race bib on the front of your chest and on the top layer. This will help with our results. You can pick up extra pins at the help desk.
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10K & 15K Special Instructions​
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The 10K is 2 laps and the 15K is 3 laps. On the end of the 2nd lap 10K runners will finish on the left and 15K runners will continue on the right.
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Water Stops for 10K & 15K​
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1 water stop for 10K at mile 3.2
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2 water stops for 15K at mile 3.2 and 6.4
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We will serve water bottles to prevent freezing and ice
