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5K Reindeer Trot

Keystone Heights, FL

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

Where

205 SW Magnolia Avenue, Keystone Heights FL

Distance

5K

Typical weather

52–69°F · low rain risk

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2025

41–68°F

dry

2024

40–56°F

dry

2023

43–64°F

dry

2022

53–69°F

dry

2021

59–74°F

dry

2020

49–68°F

dry

2019

57–71°F

dry

2018

35–60°F

dry

2017

46–69°F

dry

2016

61–77°F

dry

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About this race

The 5K Reindeer Trot is a run created to honor the life and legacy of Dakota Thacker. All proceeds support scholarships to Keystone Heights High School Volleyball, as well as a sponsorship supporting a Youth World Qualifier from Florida District 2 of the NBHA (National Barrel Horse Association).

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Florida Track Club

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Team Florida Track Club LLC

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Team FTC Kids LLC

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Florida Striders Track Club

Orange Park, FL

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