Reindeer Run - Aberdeen

DEC

19

2026

Celebrate the season at the Reindeer Run 5k in Aberdeen on Dec 19, 2026. Enjoy a flat, chip timed 5K with a 1 mile fun run, virtual option, custom medal and shirt, and a costume contest. Proceeds benefit the National PTSD Foundation.

Sat 19 Dec 2026

Aberdeen, Maryland

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Reindeer Run 5k takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Aberdeen, MD at Aberdeen Festival Park (60 N. Parke St.). It is the fourth race in a Holiday Running Series and includes presentation of Legacy and Legend medals for multi-year series completion. A portion of race proceeds will benefit the National PTSD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Distances and features

5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
Reindeer Run Virtual

All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a custom t-shirt. The event includes a costume contest. The course is certified and described as flat. The race is professionally chip timed using the RaceResult Chip system by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing and Event Management, LLC. The event is owned and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.

Registration, packet pickup and awards

Registration for the in-person events opens January 1, 2026; the virtual event opens January 31, 2026. Early packet pickup will be held at Charm City Run in Bel Air on the Thursday before the race; day-of packet pickup will be at the Festival Park pavilion. Mailed packets are sent about seven days before race day. Awards are given Male/Female top 3 overall and Male/Female top 3 in age groups from 9 & under up to 70+.