Reindeer Run 5K - Baton Rouge
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Reindeer Run
The Reindeer Run takes place on December 5, 2026 in Downtown Baton Rouge at 107 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70801. The event returns for the first time since 2019 and benefits the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge during Downtown Baton Rouge's Festival of Lights.
Distances offered
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1 Mile Fun Run (1 mile)
Registration details list a $25 fee for the Fun Run and a $35 fee for the 5K, with a $40 day of event fee. Registration opens October 8, 2026 and closes December 4, 2026. A 15% discount applies to teams of 10 or more and to Arts Council members.
Packet pickup is planned at Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, 233 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802; date and time are to be determined.
Age groups are divided by ranges such as 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, continuing by decade up to 70+. Awards for the 5K include top overall male and female plus first through third place male and female in each age group. The Fun Run awards top overall male and female and first through third place.
Organizers note post-race activities with food, music, and drinks at downtown restaurants and bars. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
