34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Event Overview

Half-Moon Outfitters Reindeer Run, presented by The Charleston Place, is a family-oriented, pet-friendly 5k run/walk located in downtown Charleston, SC. This year we celebrate our 33rd year of the annual race!

Event Growth

• Participation Growth: The event has grown significantly over the years: from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners.
• Beneficiary: The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital located in downtown Charleston.
• Hospital Amenities: This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit, an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and the most comprehensive pediatric heart center in South Carolina.

Costume Contest

• Favorite Feature: We're bringing back a crowd favorite, the costume contest! So be sure to dress up in your festive best for the race!
• Categories: Our categories will once again include: Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog.
• Awards: We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area.
• Fun Factor: You do not want to miss out on all the fun!

Race Details

• Packet Pick-Up: Friday, December 12th from 12:00-6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters - West Ashley (94 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407).
• Race Morning Pickup: There will be limited packet pickup on race morning from 7-7:45. You are strongly encouraged to pickup on Friday if possible.
• Race Location: The race starts and finishes on N Market Street beside The Charleston Place Hotel. (For those that need an address use 137 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401).
• Start Time: Race Starts promptly at 8am!

Parking and Awards

• Parking: Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city.
• Awards Timing: Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time.
• Awards Ceremony: Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.

Register Now

For more information and to register for the race, visit the official race page.