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Reindeer Run
Reindeer Run is a 5K, Kids Dasher Dash and Merry Mile event held in Lakewood, Ohio. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Lakewood, OH
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lakewood, Ohio
- Distances
- 5K, Kids Dasher Dash, Merry Mile
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- Flat course through Lakewood Park near Lake Erie; minimal gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- reindeerruncleveland.com
About the Reindeer Run
A long-running, family-friendly holiday 5K, Kids Dasher Dash and Merry Mile at Lakewood Park near Cleveland, complete with a Singing Santa on race morning.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- 27th annual; one of greater Cleveland's signature holiday runs (1,000+ runners yearly since 2000)
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Reindeer Run: common questions
- When is the Reindeer Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Reindeer Run held?
- In Lakewood, Ohio.
- What distances does the Reindeer Run offer?
- 5K, Kids Dasher Dash and Merry Mile.
- How many people run the Reindeer Run?
- About 1,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Reindeer Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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