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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon CA
5K · 10K
43–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
40–50°F
dry
2024
45–59°F
dry
2023
50–65°F
dry
2022
43–56°F
rain
2021
46–56°F
dry
2020
42–62°F
dry
2019
52–56°F
dry
2018
47–54°F
rain
2017
44–64°F
dry
2016
43–55°F
dry
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About this race
The 16th Annual Reindeer Run will be here December 5th!
Come one, come all! There is something for everyone at the Reindeer Run. We welcome runners and walkers of every level to American Canyon on December 5th, beginning with pre-race festivities at 8am, and a staggered race start (10K at 9am, 5K at 9:05am for runners and 9:10am for walkers).
This is a fun event for the whole family: kids 6-17 are $30 and youth 5 and under are just $5 and include a finisher's medal and souvenir antlers! Early bird registration begins June 1st, so be ready to register to join in the fun!
*This event is contingent upon the requirements of Napa County Health Guidelines. If deemed necessary by the county, all registrations will be switched to a virtual race.
*Registration fees are non-refundable. Unused race fees are considered a donation to ACParks.
Need a race before the Reindeer Run? Be sure to check out these fantastic races on Thanksgiving Morning, November 26th:
Solano Turkey Trot, by Fleet Feet Vacaville
Napa Valley Turkey Chase, by Athletic Feat
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