Raider Reindeer 4K Run/Walk
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Raider Reindeer 4K Run/Walk
The Raider Reindeer 4K run/walk takes place Saturday, December 12 in Talleyrand Park, downtown Bellefonte, PA. The event is sponsored by the Bellefonte Area XC Booster Club and occurs in conjunction with the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.
The event is holiday themed and intended for families. The distance is 4K (~2.5 mile). Funds raised will benefit the Bellefonte Area XC program. Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday wear such as reindeer antlers or a Santa suit; jingle bells for shoes will be provided.
The course is a wheel measured out and back beginning near Talleyrand Park by the train station. Runners and walkers follow Roopsburg Road to a turnaround point and return to the start.
Entry fees are $15 pre registration and $20 on race day. Canned food donations will be accepted for the Bellefonte Food Bank. Paper applications are available at the Bellefonte & State College YMCA's, Suzanne's Fine Cuts in Bellefonte, and Rapid Transit Sports in State College. Applications may be mailed to Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, PA 16823. Checks should be made payable to Bellefonte XC Booster Club.
Race day registration and bib pick up are available at the train station at Talleyrand Park. Parking is available downtown, at the Match Factory, and in the surrounding area. Amenities include refreshments, a time clock at the finish, entertainment, a silent auction, and holiday themed awards for overall and age group top finishers. Reindeer headbands will be for sale while supply lasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
