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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
201 East Reed Road, Anderson SC
1 Mile · 5K
39–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
41–44°F
rain
2024
35–54°F
dry
2023
40–58°F
dry
2022
40–49°F
rain
2021
49–64°F
dry
2020
39–55°F
dry
2019
43–59°F
dry
2018
32–45°F
dry
2017
50–64°F
rain
2016
43–57°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us for our annual Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run, sponsored by Carson's Steak Warehouse, for our 1 mile, 5k, or both! Registration includes a festive long sleeve Reindeer Run shirt.
Holiday headgear and attire is encouraged for this fun, family friendly race.
Pre-registration:
Register by November 9th at noon to guarantee your shirt by race day. Sizes and quantities may be limited, so get your registration in today!
Packet pick up:
Packet pick up will be held on Friday, December 4th from 12pm until 6pm, and then resume Saturday morning, December 5th, at 7am. Packet pick up will be held at the Anderson Area YMCA front entrance under the awning. Please check your email as we will send out more information the week prior to the event.
Race Day Registration:
All registration, including Race Day Registration, will be conducted through RunSignUp.com. We will not be holding any in-person, face to face race day registration. Please register through RunSignUp.com, and then head to packet pick up to collect your bib.
Race Routes:
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