Reindeer Stampede 5k/Fun Run
Typically 41–58°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
41–45°F
rain
2024
37–60°F
dry
2023
42–62°F
dry
2022
36–59°F
dry
2021
49–67°F
dry
2020
44–62°F
rain
2019
37–55°F
dry
2018
37–48°F
dry
2017
55–68°F
rain
2016
45–58°F
rain
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About this race
Dash into the season of giving with the Reindeer Stampede!
Join us on Saturday, Dec. 5, in downtown Richlands for the Reindeer Stampede 5K -- a festive fun-run with a mission. Every step you take helps The Blessing Collective provide pantry staples and personal care items to local neighbors facing food and hygiene insecurity.
Whether you sprint, jog, prance or stroll in your best holiday gear, your registration fee directly feeds families during the toughest time of year.
Can't race?
Fundraising and donation available.
Become a sponsor (packages from $100 to $2000) or donate online and double the cheer
Lace up, dress up (those reindeer antlers are optional but encouraged!) and let's stampede hunger out of our community -- one jingle bell at a time.
Team entries: Largest teams will get additional prizes.
What to expect!
T shirts optional for $20 fee if ordered by November 15, 2026.
Finisher medals for the 5k run
Refreshments
Costume Contest Prizes
Race Start Times
9:00am 5K Start
Packet Pick Up
Race Day Packet Pick Up, 730 AM at the race site
Course map
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Run clubs near Richlands to train with before race day.
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