Reindeer Dash 5K
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Event
Reindeer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run in Fort Walton Beach, FL takes place on December 13, 2025. The event supports the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department's Toy Drive. The course is described as fast and flat through the Beachview Area.
Race format and logistics
- 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 guaranteed for the first 500 registered participants; medals are given only to those first 500. The 5K has awards for Overall Male and Female, Master and Grandmaster, and male and female 3-deep in 5-year age groups. 5K walkers have top 3 overall male and female awards. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a finisher's medal, an event t-shirt, and afterparty access but has no age group awards.
Packet pickup is Friday, December 12 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Run With It, 21 Racetrack Rd. NE, Fort Walton Beach 32547, and Saturday, December 13 from 6:30am to 7:45am at AJ's On the Bayou, 200 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach 32547. An awards ceremony and afterparty are held at AJ's On the Bayou, located just across Eglin Parkway west of the finish line, featuring food, beer, soft drinks, and live music. Registration closes when 500 participants are registered; after that a no-medal registration opens. The event is rain or shine and refunds are not offered. If registered in the 5K Walk division, participants must not run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.