Raider Reindeer 4K Run/Walk
Bellefonte, PA
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Talleyrand Park West High Street Bellefonte, PA (near train station), Bellefonte PA
26–40°F · some rain risk
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About this race
RAIDER REINDEER 4K RUN/WALK
(SPONSORED BY Bellefonte Area XC Booster Club)
Saturday, December 12th
Talleyrand Park, Downtown Bellefonte, PA
In conjunction with Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
4K (~2.5 mile) run/walk beginning @ 9 AM
The “Raider Reindeer 4K run/walk” is a fun, holiday-themed run/walk that the entire family can enjoy. Funds raised from this year’s race will benefit the Bellefonte Area XC program.
Dress in your best holiday wear (reindeer antlers,lights, santa suit,…)! We will provide the bells for shoes to complete the look!
COURSE: The 4K (~2.5 mile) run/walk course is a wheel measured out and back beginning near Talleyrand Park by the train station in downtown Bellefonte. Runners/walkers will run out Roopsburg road to the turn around and back.
ENTRY FEES: $15 pre-registration/$20 race day. Canned food donations will be accepted for the Bellefonte Food Bank. Checks to be made payable to: Bellefonte XC Booster Club and applications mailed to: Kim Gasper/RR Race Director, Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, Pa 16823.
Online registration: http://www.runreg.com/raider-reindeer-4k-runwalk
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & BIB PICK-UP will begin at 7:30AM on Saturday, December 12th at the train station at Talleyrand Park.
PARKING is available downtown, at the Match Factory, and in the surrounding area.
HOLIDAY THEMED AWARDS will be given to the overall top male and female participants. Awards will also be given to the top three individuals in the following male and female age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.
AMENITIES: Refreshments, time clock at finish, jingle bells for your shoes, entertainment, silent auction. Fun, family-oriented event at the Bellefonte Victorian Christmas weekend!
Reindeer headbands will be for sale while supply lasts!
For information please email our Race Director Kim Gasper at [email protected]
Paper applications available at the Bellefonte & State College YMCA's, Suzanne's Fine Cuts (Bellefonte), Rapid Transit Sports (State College)
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