Saturday, December 13th, 2025
141 Meeting Street, Charleston SC
5K
Race-day ready
Everything but the shoes.
Real running socks, a bib belt, anti-chafe — the cheap upgrades that matter.
About this race
🎉 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 34th year of the annual race!
📈 Event Growth
- History: 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.
- Special Units: Services include an expanded neonatal intensive care unit and an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer.
🎭 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!
🗓️ Event 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).
- Limited 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 will start on Meeting Street near American Gardens. 141 Meeting Street.
⏰ Race Day Info
- Start Time: Race Starts promptly at 8am!
- Parking: 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.
- Timing: Overall Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.
🔗 More Information
For more details, please visit the official race page: Reindeer Run Registration.
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