Cape Canaveral Reindeer Run 5K
Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 AM EST
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Join the 30th annual Reindeer Run 5K for a festive, cup-less dash in your best holiday attire. Celebrate the season with friends and community.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveCelebrate the 30th annual Cape Canaveral Reindeer Run 5K with friends and family. This festive event encourages participants to don their finest holiday apparel and embrace the spirit of the season. New this year, it's a cup-less race, promoting sustainability by asking runners to bring their own festive drinking vessels. The event offers a 3.1-mile course, finisher medals, T-shirts for early registrants, and awards for top overall, masters, and team finishers. It's a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.
What to expect
From the organizer
31st Annual Reindeer Run
Calling all Runners, Walkers + Holiday Cheer-leaders! Don thy finest festive apparel and come celebrate the 30th annual Reindeer Run with your family, friends, and neighbors!
ATTENTION!! The Reindeer Run is a cupless race! To make this event more sustainable and environmentally friendly, pre-filled cups will NOT be provided at water stations. Please be sure to bring a collapsible cup, hydration vest, refillable water bottle, cocoa chalice, mistletoe mug, or other fun, festive drinking vessel!
The first 450 registrants receive a T-shirt and a Finisher Medal.
Awards Top 3 Overall Male + Female Top Masters Male + Female Top Co-Ed Team of 4 Finishers
RACE DATE + LOCATION: Saturday, December 12 - 8:00 a.m. Cherie Down Park 8330 Ridgewood Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
PACKET PICK-UP + REGISTRATION: Friday December 11 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cape Canaveral Community Center 7920 Orange Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
REGISTRATION COST: July 1 - Aug 30 . . . . . . . $25 Sept. 1 - Oct. 30 . . . . . . . $30 Nov 1 - Nov 30 . . . . . . . $40
Dec 1 - Dec 11 . . . . . . . . $45
Registration closes Dec.11, 2026 @ 11:59 PM, or when race capacity is reached.
NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION
Medal
Shirt