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35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

Location
Charleston, SC
141 Meeting Street, 29401
Type
RUN

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At a glance

A festive, family-friendly 5k in downtown Charleston supporting the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, complete with a lively costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Family Friendly

Join the 35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk, a beloved family-oriented and pet-friendly 5k in downtown Charleston. This festive event brings together over 3,500 participants for a fun run or walk, featuring a popular costume contest with prizes. Beyond the holiday cheer, your participation directly supports the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, providing vital services and family-centered amenities to children in need. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the season and contribute to a meaningful cause.

What to expect

  • A welcoming, family-oriented 5k run/walk through downtown Charleston.
  • Enjoy the festive atmosphere and participate in the popular costume contest for adults, children, and dogs.
  • Support the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital with your participation.

Standout details

  • 35th Annual event
  • Benefits Children's Hospital
  • Family & pet-friendly 5k
  • Lively costume contest

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Chip Timed
  • Dog-Friendly

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST · From $27.50

    Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 2:40 PM EST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 12, 8:00 AM EST · From $22.20

    Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Dec 12, 2026, 2:45 PM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

The course

  • Flat
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Half-Moon Outfitters Reindeer Run, presented by The Charleston Place, is a family-oriented, pet-friendly 5k run/walk located in downtown Charleston, SC. This year we celebrate our 35th year of the annual race!

The event has grown significantly over the years; from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners.  The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital located in downtown Charleston. This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit, an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and the most comprehensive pediatric heart center in South Carolina.

COSTUME CONTEST:

We're bringing back a crowd favorite, the costume contest! So be sure to dress up in your festive best for the race!

Our categories will once again include: Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog.  We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area.  You do not want to miss out on all the fun!

The Details:

PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, December 11th from 12:00-6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters - West Ashley (94 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407)

There will be limited packet pickup on race morning from 7-7:45.   You are strongly encouraged to pickup on Friday if possible.

Race Location:

The race will start on Meeting Street near American Gardens . 141 Meeting Street

Race info: Race Starts promptly at 8am!

Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city.

Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time.   Overall Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.

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