Reindeer Run

🎄 About the Reindeer Run

• The Reindeer Run: is a holiday tradition in Lakewood, Ohio 🎅, including a 5K road race and a kid's Dasher Dash (quarter-mile race 🦄).
• Celebration: This year, the Reindeer Run celebrates its 26th year running on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Lakewood Park!

❤️ Who does this event benefit?

• Beneficiary: This year's Reindeer Run benefits Love Doesn’t Shove 💕.
• More information: can be found HERE.

🎟️ Registration Information

• Online registration: opens July 1 and closes 30 minutes before the start on race morning on December 13.
• Registration website: Participants can register online at ReindeerRunCleveland.com.
• Mail payments: Those paying by check can mail this paper entry form HERE with payment to Hermes Sports & Events (2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2. Cleveland, OH 44113).
• Payment deadline: Payments must be received by Wednesday, December 10.

💰 2025 Fees

• 5K - Early Bird: (July 1 - Dec 1) – $35
• 5K - Late Rate: (Dec 2 - Race Day) – $40
• 5K - Kids: (10 & under) – $25
• Dasher Dash: (8 & under) – $10

📣 Refer and Save $

• Referral program: This race is offering up to a $30 refund on your registration just by referring your friends to participate!
• Rewards: For every 3 participants who register using your personalized shareable referral code, you will receive $10 back.
• Additional details: at HERE.

🏅 What’s Included

• Chip Timed 5K: w/ Live Results
• Swag Item: A Reindeer Run Swag Apparel Item.
• Finisher Medal: A Reindeer Run Finisher Medal Ornament to display on your holiday tree!
• Photographs: Searchable Race Photographs with Santa & Dasher.

📦 Packet Pick-Up Information

• Early pickup: Early pickup dates & locations listed HERE later in the year!
• Pickup for others: Participants can pick up for others, but should have their confirmation email handy.
• Bulk pickups: If picking up for 5 or more, email roadracing@hermescleveland.com with your list and we will pre-pack.

🚦 Race Day Logistics & Information

• Parking: Parking is available in and around Lakewood Park (Address: 14532 Lake Ave. Lakewood, OH 44107).
• Event Schedule: Dasher Dash – 8:45 AM, 5K Run – 9:00 AM.
• Race Day Registration: Begins at 7:30 AM.

⏱️ Timing, Results & Awards

• Timing method: The race is officially timed using a disposable Bib tag timing system with state-of-the-art Mylaps timing mats.
• Results: Results are posted LIVE on the Reindeer Run website.
• Awards: Top 3 overall male & female finishers in the 5K.

🏆 Awards Categories

• Top finishers: Top 3 overall male & female finishers in the 5K.
• Age Groups: Top 3 finishers (male & female) in various age groups.

❌ Refunds & Transfers

• Refund policy: No refunds – all entries are non-refundable.
• Transfer option: You can transfer your entry to another person for free before packet pickup.

🐾 Miscellaneous

• Volunteering: Yes! Volunteer opportunities will be listed on the race website after registration opens in July.
• Course information: Flat & fast – perfect for a 5K PR!
• Pet policy: Of course! But please start at the back of the pack for safety.

📧 Will I get race updates?

• Updates: Yes! We’ll send packet pickup reminders before race week.