Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K
About this race
Race Description:
Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K
- Type: 5K
- Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Florence
- Address: Race begins at 119 S. Dargan Street (the James Allen Plaza)
- Proceeds: Benefits Florence Downtown Development Corp., a 501c3 non-profit organization and Accredited Main Street Program.
Course Map: (5K Run-Walk):
Course Map
Shirts:
Shirts are guaranteed for those registered prior to November 1. Limited additional shirts will be available while supplies last on race day, first come, first served.
Shirt Sizes:
- Adult – S-2XL
- Youth- M and L
5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
- Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
- Top Masters Male Winner and Top Masters Female Winner
- Top 3 Male and Females in each Age Group
5K Age Groups:
- Age group categories: 7 and under; 8-12; 13-16; 17-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
5K Fees:
- Early Registration Price until 11/01: $30
- Student Registration Price until 11/01: $25
- Late Registration Price: $40
- Late Student Registration Price: $30
- Day of Race Price – all age groups: $40
Race Day Schedule:
- Packet Pickup: Check-in and packet pickup will take place on race day starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Race Start Time: 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m.
- Hot cocoa at the finish, Pre-race DJ, meet & greet with Rudolph; prize awarded for Best Dressed Reindeer (individual) and Best Dressed Reindeer Herd (group)
Sweaters Event special notes:
- Strollers are welcome.
- Walkers are welcome.
- Feel free to listen to music while you run.
- Well socialized leashed pets are welcome.
- FREE public parking in the City of Florence Parking Garage (150 S. Irby Street), County Complex lot and garage (180 N. Irby Street), and Public Parking Lot at Dargan/Baroody Streets.
Packet Pickup Location and time: Day-of Packet Pickup Only
The James Allen Plaza
119 S. Dargan Street
Florence, SC 29501
Check-in and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m.
Like, Follow, Share:
Facebook: Facebook.com/downtownflorence
Instagram: @downtownflosc
Race Website: https://www.florencedowntown.com/reindeer-dash-5k
Race Director Contact Info:
progress@florencedowntown.com; 843-678-5912
Additional Information:
Produced by – Florence Downtown Development Corp.
Course and Registration Volunteers Needed!
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Florence, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 5:10 PM local time (EST) in Florence on December 12, 2026 — 9h 54m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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