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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
107 3rd St., Baton Rouge LA
1 Mile · 5K
49–65°F · some rain risk
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2025
45–51°F
dry
2024
46–64°F
rain
2023
45–65°F
dry
2022
63–75°F
dry
2021
58–75°F
dry
2020
40–57°F
dry
2019
46–67°F
dry
2018
40–54°F
dry
2017
51–79°F
rain
2016
54–66°F
rain
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About this race
Reindeer Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
December 5, 2026 Downtown Baton Rouge 107 3rd St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801
For the first time since 2019, the Reindeer Run returns benefitting the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge during Downtown Baton Rouge’s Festival of Lights! After the race, the holiday fun continues with food, music, and drinks at local restaurants.
Fun Run starts at 5:45 PM and 5K at 6:15 PM
We encourage people to visit our downtown restaurants and bars after the race
Registration Fees for each Category (Early & Late Fees & dates):
Fun Run - $25,
5K - $35
$40 day of
We are offering a 15% off for teams of 10 or more and Arts Council Members. So gather up your family and friends to all run together as a team and get a discount to boot.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
Cary Saurage Community Arts Center located at 233 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 . Date and Time to be determined.
Age Groups:
(1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,etc. 70+)
Awards:
5K: Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, M&F each age group
Fun Run: Top Overall Male & Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd
The Race Benefits the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
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