When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
119 S. Dargan Street, Florence SC
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Description
- Type: 5K
- Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Florence
- Address: Race begins at 119 S. Dargan Street
- Proceeds: Benefits Florence Downtown Development Corp., a 501c3 non-profit organization and Accredited Main Street Program.
Course Map: (5K Run-Walk)
Course Map
Shirts
Shirts are guaranteed for those registered prior to November 1. 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: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
- Top Overall Male: Awarded
- Top Overall Female: Awarded
- Top Masters Male: Winner
- Top Masters Female: Winner
- Top 3 Male: In each Age Group
- Top 3 Female: 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: $30 until 11/01
- Student Registration Price: $25 until 11/01
- Late Registration Price: $40
- Late Student Registration Price: $30
- Day of Race Price: $40 for all age groups
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; other activities TBD; Reindeer Costumes and Tacky Christmas.
Sweaters Event Special Notes
- Strollers: Welcome.
- Walkers: Welcome.
- Music: Feel free to listen 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), County Complex lot and garage (180 N. Irby Street), and Public Parking Lot at Dargan/Baroody Streets.
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.
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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.
Volunteers Needed!
Course map
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