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When
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
Where
600 E Main St, Anamosa IA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
26–41°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
19–31°F
dry
2024
24–29°F
dry
2023
9–25°F
dry
2022
25–46°F
dry
2021
26–39°F
dry
2020
28–51°F
dry
2019
26–33°F
dry
2018
19–25°F
dry
2017
38–55°F
dry
2016
43–50°F
rain
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About this race
Join us for our annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, November 28th in Anamosa, Iowa! Our event is friendly, positive, and welcome to everyone (even the Grinch)!
LOCATION:
Lawrence Community Center (600 E Main St) - The race will start and finish at the LCC. CHIP TIMING:
We will be using chip timing for the 5K provided by B&W Racing Services. EVENTS:
5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile Run T-SHIRT DEADLINE: Make sure to register by Thursday, November 12th in order to receive a t-shirt. AWARDS: We will be giving out trophies for overall winners in each race. We will be giving medals to the top two finishers in each group and awards for Best Holiday Spirit (we encourage you to dress up and run with us!) AGE GROUPS FOR THE 5K: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 + EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPPORTUNITY Information coming soon! COURSE RECORDS Boys Mile: Axel Brandsmeier 7:19 (2024) Girls Mile: Johanna Shaffer 7:47 (2022) Mens 5K: Drew Pate 17:13 (2024) Womens 5K: Emily Burmeister 19:28 (2024)
Lawrence Community Center (600 E Main St) - The race will start and finish at the LCC. CHIP TIMING:
We will be using chip timing for the 5K provided by B&W Racing Services. EVENTS:
5K Run/Walk & Youth Mile Run T-SHIRT DEADLINE: Make sure to register by Thursday, November 12th in order to receive a t-shirt. AWARDS: We will be giving out trophies for overall winners in each race. We will be giving medals to the top two finishers in each group and awards for Best Holiday Spirit (we encourage you to dress up and run with us!) AGE GROUPS FOR THE 5K: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 + EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPPORTUNITY Information coming soon! COURSE RECORDS Boys Mile: Axel Brandsmeier 7:19 (2024) Girls Mile: Johanna Shaffer 7:47 (2022) Mens 5K: Drew Pate 17:13 (2024) Womens 5K: Emily Burmeister 19:28 (2024)
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