Lions Charities Reindeer Run

DEC

5

2026

Celebrate the holidays with the 14th annual Reindeer Run 5K in Downtown Wheaton. This festive chip timed race includes a long sleeve shirt, medals, and reindeer antlers for all participants.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Wheaton, Illinois

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5 kilometers

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Lions Charities Reindeer Run

The Lions Charities Reindeer Run is a holiday-themed running event held in Downtown Wheaton. Organized through a partnership between the Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities, the event reaches its 14th year in 2026. This festive gathering welcomes participants to walk, jog, or run through the local streets.

The event features a single distance:

5K

This is a chip-timed race. Official results determine the top overall winners as well as individual age category winners. Participants are encouraged to wear festive attire, such as Santa hats, antlers, or jingle bells, to match the holiday theme of the morning.

All registered participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, a pair of reindeer antlers, and a finisher medal. Shirt sizes are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. While the top overall winners receive their recognition immediately after the race, age category winners are notified via email regarding award collection details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km