Reindeer Run 5K - Baton Rouge
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Reindeer Run - Baton Rouge
The Reindeer Run is a 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held in downtown Baton Rouge on December 5, 2026. The start and finish are at 107 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801. The event occurs during the Festival of Lights and is followed by a post-race festival with food, music, and drinks at nearby downtown restaurants and bars.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk - 3.1 miles
- 1 Mile Fun Run - 1 mile
Registration fees are listed for each category: Fun Run $25 and 5K $35 with a $40 day-of option. Teams of 10 or more and Arts Council members receive 15% off; discounts cannot be combined.
What’s included with registration are a race bib, jingle bells for shoes, post-race snacks provided by Bally’s, sports drinks and water provided by Coca-Cola, and one drink ticket.
Packet pickup is at Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, 233 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, 8:30am - 4:30pm M-T the week of the race.
Age groups are 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. For the 5K, awards go to the top overall male and female finishers and to 1st through 3rd place male and female finishers in each age group.
All proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
