Reindeer Run 5K - Brevard
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The Center for Women's 21st Annual 5K Reindeer Run
The Center for Women's 21st Annual Reindeer Run is a community 5K held in Brevard, North Carolina, with the course beginning downtown at Grace Brevard Church, 55 E. Jordan St., Brevard, NC 28712. The event is hosted by The Center for Women to raise awareness and funds to continue providing free services including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, counseling, baby supplies, and more; all proceeds benefit families in Transylvania County.
The event includes a costume element with prizes for 1st and 2nd place for the most creative or "dashing" Reindeer costumes. Awards are given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. Children 5 and under receive participation medals.
The course is dog friendly, though dogs are not allowed inside the church. Packet pick up and on-site registration are available the morning of the race inside the Grace Brevard Church foyer. Parking is available at Grace Brevard, The Center for Women at 134 S. Johnson Street, and First Baptist Church at 94 S. Gaston Street. Pre- and post-race refreshments include homemade baked goods, coffee, tea, water, and other refreshments. Participants should bring a signed waiver if one was not completed online.
Registration opens 9/28/2026 and closes 11/20/2026; the registration fee is $27.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.