35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

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 35th year of the annual race!

The event has grown significantly over the years; from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners.  The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital located in downtown Charleston. This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit, an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and 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!

Our categories will once again include: Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog.  We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area.  You do not want to miss out on all the fun!

The Details:

PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, December 11th from 12:00-6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters - West Ashley (94 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407)

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 info:
Race Starts promptly at 8am!

Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city. 

Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time.   Overall Awards and costume contest will start at 9am. 

Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the 35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Charleston.