Reindeer Run - Lakewood

DEC

13

2026

Celebrate a 27-year holiday tradition at the Reindeer Run in Lakewood Park. The festive community event features a 5K run, a kids' dash, and a mile walk, all benefiting Love Doesn't Shove. Join over a thousand participants and meet the Singing Santa.

Sun 13 Dec 2026

Lakewood, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Reindeer Run - Lakewood

The Reindeer Run is a holiday running event in Lakewood, Ohio, marking its 27th year in 2026. The event takes place at Lakewood Park, at the corner of Lake and Belle. It traditionally draws over 1,000 participants annually.

The event includes three activities:

A timed 5K Run/Walk.
The B.a. Sweetie Dasher Dash, a quarter-mile race for children aged 8 and under.
An untimed Merry Mile walk.

The 2026 event benefits the organization Love Doesn't Shove. A local figure known as "Singing Santa" is present on race morning. Online registration for the 2026 event opens on July 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk

Merry Mile

B.a. Sweetie Dasher Dash