Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

Race Description

Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

• Type: 5K
• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
• Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
• Location: Downtown Florence

• Address: Race begins at 119 S. Dargan Street (the James Allen Plaza)
• Proceeds: Benefits Florence Downtown Development Corp., a 501c3 non-profit organization and Accredited Main Street Program.

Course Map

Course Map

Shirts

• Guarantee: Shirts are guaranteed for those registered prior to November 1.
• Availability: Limited additional shirts will be available while supplies last on race day, first come, first served.

Shirt Sizes

• Adult: S-2XL
• Youth: M and L

5K Awards

• Top Overall: Male and Female
• Top Masters: Male Winner and Female Winner
• Top 3: Male and Females in each Age Group

5K Age Groups

• Categories: 7 and under: 8-12: 13-16: 17-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+

5K Fees

• Early Registration: Price until 11/01: $30
• Student Registration: Price until 11/01: $25
• Late Registration: Price: $40
• Day of Race Price: All age groups: $40

Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Check-in and packet pickup will take place on race day starting at 7:30 a.m.
• Race Start Time: 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m.
• Activities: Hot cocoa at the finish, Pre-race DJ, meet & greet with Rudolph: prize awarded for Best Dressed Reindeer (individual) and Best Dressed Reindeer Herd (group)

Sweaters Event Special Notes

• Strollers: Welcome.
• Walkers: Welcome.
• Music: Feel free to listen to music while you run.
• Pets: Well socialized leashed pets are welcome.

• Parking: FREE public parking in the City of Florence Parking Garage (150 S. Irby Street).

Packet Pickup Location and Time

The James Allen Plaza, 119 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29501. Check-in and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m.

Like, Follow, Share

Facebook: Facebook.com/downtownflorence
Instagram: @downtownflosc
Race Website: https://www.florencedowntown.com/reindeer-dash-5k

Race Director Contact Info

progress@florencedowntown.com: 843-678-5912

Additional Information

Produced by – Florence Downtown Development Corp.

Course and Registration Volunteers Needed!