Reindeer Run - Aberdeen
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Reindeer Run 5K - Aberdeen
The Reindeer Run 5K is a holiday running event held on 2026-12-19 at Aberdeen Festival Park in Aberdeen, Maryland. It is the fourth and final race in the Holiday Running Series; completing the series awards the Legacy Medal and Legend Medal.
The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes multiple distances:
- 5K Run/Walk - 3.11 Miles
- 1 Mile Fun Run - 1 Mile
- Reindeer Run Virtual - 3.11 Miles
Registration information from the organizer lists fees of $30.00 for the 5K, $25.00 for the 1 Mile, and $35.00 for the virtual 5K. Registration opens 2026-01-01; in-person registration closes 2026-10-30 and the virtual option remains available through race day. Virtual entries include packet mailout.
Every participant receives a custom finisher medal and race t-shirt, and entries are included in a holiday costume contest. Results are professionally chip timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC. The 5K course is USATF certified and is described as flat. Awards include top three male and female overall and age-group awards for the top three male and female in multiple age categories ranging from 9 & Under through 70+.
A portion of race proceeds benefits the National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
