34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

🎉 Race 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

• Participants: 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.
• Facilities: This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit.
• Cancer Care: An entire floor is dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and it hosts the most comprehensive pediatric heart center in South Carolina.

🎭 Costume Contest

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.
• Prizes: 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: You do not want to miss out on all the fun!

🗓️ Race Details

• Packet Pickup: 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.
• Location: The race will start on Meeting Street near American Gardens.
• Start Time: Race Starts promptly at 8am!

🚗 Parking & Awards

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

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit our race page.