33rd Annual Reindeer Run / Walk

Racers, take your mark in this family-oriented, pet-friendly Charleston holiday 5k.

This year we celebrate our 33rd year of the annual race!

The event has grown significantly over the years; from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners.  The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital located in downtown Charleston.

COSTUME CONTEST:

We're bringing back a crowd favorite, the costume contest! So be sure to dress up in your festive best for the race!

Our categories will once again include: Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog.  We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area.  You do not want to miss out on all the fun!

Race Location:

The race starts and finishes on N Market Street beside The Charleston Place Hotel.   (For those that need an address use 137 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401)

Race info:
Race Starts promptly at 8am!

Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city. 

Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time.   Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.