Brookfield Zoo Chicago Reindeer Run
Brookfield, IL
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Brookfield IL
34–48°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
41–64°F
dry
2024
48–55°F
rain
2023
30–57°F
dry
2022
23–40°F
dry
2021
31–38°F
dry
2020
25–50°F
rain
2019
24–34°F
dry
2018
18–33°F
dry
2017
33–48°F
dry
2016
42–59°F
dry
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34°F at the start.
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About this race
Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join us on Saturday, November 14 for Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Reindeer Run!
With a 2-mile course entirely within the Zoo, you and your family can "fun run" under the lights and be the first to see Holiday Magic!
All registered Reindeer Run participants will receive a commemorative hat.
Fun run individually or with your family and friends! Only those walking or running on their own need to be registered.
Strollers are welcome and children riding in strollers are FREE.
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