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Friday, December 4th, 2026
Minden Medical Center Outpatient Therapy, Minden LA
5K
44–61°F · some rain risk
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2025
38–44°F
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38–52°F
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45–60°F
dry
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49–60°F
dry
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62–76°F
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38–54°F
dry
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40–65°F
dry
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33–49°F
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59–73°F
dry
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46–51°F
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About this race
Event Overview
It’s time for our 13th REHAB REINDEER RUN hosted by Minden Medical Center Rehab Services. Come join us for a jolly good time to kick off 2026 Christmas in Minden weekend! This years’ participants will run/walk through the Ridgewood neighborhood at night to take in all of the Christmas lights lining the course! Enter and run individually or enter individually and run with friends, co-workers, family, etc. as a TEAM! There is a prize for the largest team!
Starting Time
- Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm
Registration
- Early Registration: $30 until November 20th.
- Shirt: All participants who register by midnight on November 20th will receive a long sleeve Rehab Reindeer Run T-shirt.
- After November 21st: Registration is $35 until Race Day.
- Student Price: $25 (18-under) at all times.
You may pay with credit card online or with cash, check, or card at MMC Business Office at 346 Homer Road in Minden or Sportspectrum in Shreveport at 6970 Fern Avenue.
Race Course
The course will begin at MMC Outpatient Physical Therapy, 1120 Homer Road, then left from the parking lot onto Southridge Drive and through Ridgewood neighborhood via Ridgewood Circle (twice around) and will end at MMC Outpatient Physical Therapy.
Packet Pickup
- Date: Thursday, December 3rd
- Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location: MMC Outpatient Therapy, 1120 Homer Road
- Race Day Pickup: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. before the race.
Age Group Awards
A male and female in each of the following age groups will receive awards: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. There will also be an overall 1st place male & 1st place female award.
Post-Race Party
Following the race we will have complimentary fruit, snacks & hot chocolate and race awards, so stick around!
Inclement Weather
Check Minden Medical Center’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MMCRehab) or call 382-7371 for updates on race day weather.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Rehab Reindeer Run.
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