Reindeer Dash 5K
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Reindeer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Fort Walton Beach
The event on December 12, 2026, benefits the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department Toy Drive. The course is described as fast and flat through the Beachview area of Fort Walton Beach, with the finish area and afterparty at AJ's on the Bayou.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run
All participants receive a long sleeve performance cotton T-shirt. A unique finisher's medal that converts to a Christmas ornament is provided for the first 500 registered participants; medals are a collector's edition and each year features a different ornament, this year called Cupid. After the race there is an awards ceremony and an afterparty at AJ's on the Bayou with food, beer, soft drinks and live music.
Awards for the 5K include Overall Male and Female, Master and Grandmaster, and male and female awards three deep in five year age groups. Awards for 5K walkers are top three overall male and female. The 1 Mile Fun Run receives a finisher's medal and event T-shirt but has no age group awards.
Packet pickup is available Friday, December 11 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Run With It, 21 Racetrack Rd. NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, and on event morning at AJ's on the Bayou, 200 Eglin PKWY NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, during the posted pickup window. Registration closes when the 500th registered participant is reached; medals are guaranteed only to the first 500 registrants. The event is rain or shine and refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
