When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
141 Meeting Street, Charleston SC
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
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!
Event Growth
- Participant Growth: The event has grown significantly over the years; from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners.
- Beneficiary: The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital located in downtown Charleston.
- Hospital Facilities: This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit.
- Pediatric Care: An entire floor is dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and it has 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!
- Categories: Our categories will once again include Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog.
- Awards: We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area.
- Fun Factor: You do not want to miss out on all the fun!
Event 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).
- Race Day Pickup: 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.
- Start Time: Race starts promptly at 8am!
Parking and Awards
- Parking Recommendation: Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city.
- Awards Timing: Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time.
- Costume Contest Start: Overall Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.
Race URL
For more information, visit the race page: Annual Reindeer Run.
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