In 60 days · Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
St. Aloysius Church Gymnasium (entrance behind St. Aloysius Church), Caldwell NJ
Distance
5K
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About this race
Join us for the 16th Annual MSDA 5K Reindeer Run/Walk
USATF Grand Prix, 500-point Event!
Saturday, December 5, 2026 - In Person
9:30AM Race Time | 11:00AM 5K Award Ceremony
Virtual Reindeer Run - December 5 to December 12
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Early Bird Registration (until 10/31) - $30 per person
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Registration (on and after 11/1) - $35 per person
PRE-RACE SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd
Packet pick-up at Fleet Feet, 603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
3:00PM to 6:00PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th
Packet pick-up at St. Aloysius Church Gymnasium, 235 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
(entrance behind St. Aloysius Church)
4:00PM to 8:00PM
RACE DAY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th
8:00AM to 9:15AM: Registration & Packet pick-up
St. Aloysius Church Gymnasium, 235 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
(entrance behind St. Aloysius Church)
9:30AM: Race Start Time
11AM: 5K Award Ceremony
AMENITIES
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$250 cash prize for top overall male and female runner
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Prize for top finisher in each age group
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Sport-Tek, Long sleeve, Dry weave T-shirt (Register by Nov. 1 to guarantee your race T)
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One-mile clock
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Street parking
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Family-friendly pre and post-race festivities and shopping
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