Lions Charities Reindeer Run
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Lions Charities Reindeer Run
The Lions Charities Reindeer Run is an annual 5K event held in Downtown Wheaton on December 5, 2026. The event is presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities and features a holiday theme that includes Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and jingle bells. Participants may walk, jog, or run the course.
This is a chip-timed race. Overall winners and individual age category winners are determined by chip time. A virtual race option is offered for those who run on their own time and submit results between December 5 and December 14. All participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, reindeer antlers, and a finisher medal. Shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Packet pickup is available on dates before and the day of the event at local Wheaton facilities, including the Ray Morrill Community Center and the DuPage County Historical Museum. Photographs and video recordings of participants may be taken by the Wheaton Park District and its partners for promotional use, and participation implies agreement to that use of images. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
