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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
141 Meeting Street, Charleston SC
5K
47–61°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
39–57°F
dry
2024
37–52°F
dry
2023
41–55°F
dry
2022
48–60°F
dry
2021
49–65°F
rain
2020
53–67°F
dry
2019
44–54°F
dry
2018
35–54°F
dry
2017
47–60°F
dry
2016
62–69°F
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About this race
Event 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
- Participation 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.
- Improved Services: This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit.
- Pediatric Care: It also features an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer and 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.
- Participation: 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
- Starting Point: The race will start on Meeting Street near American Gardens.
- Address: 141 Meeting Street.
- Race Start Time: Race Starts promptly at 8am!
- Parking: Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city.
Awards Information
- Overall Awards: Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time.
- Time for Awards: Overall Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.
Additional Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Reindeer Run Official Page.
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