Ocala Reindeer Run Presented by the Gaekwad Family
About this race
The 49th Annual Reindeer Run
• The first 320 to register will receive a custom finisher’s medal, After 320 will receive a different medal.
• Register by December 1st to guarantee your t-shirt
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
120 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
Race Date: 12/14/24
Packet Pick Up Starts at 3:00 pm
Rudolph Dash Starts at 4:10 PM
The 5k run will start at 4:20.
PLEASE NOTE, CREWNECK DESIGN IS STILL BEING FINALIZED
Due to insurance, the only dogs permitted to participate in our event are licensed and registered service dogs.
Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the Ocala Reindeer Run Presented by the Gaekwad Family. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Ocala.
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5K
The 47th Annual Reindeer Run is back and in person! • The first 300 to register will receive a custom finisher’s medal • Register by December 1st to guarantee your t-shirt The 5k run will start at 4:20 in front of Regions Bank on the Bvld.
Reindeer Run Virtual Race
With the current Pandemic, we understand that people might want to participate without putting themselves or their families at risk. In order to accommodate everyone, we have decided this year to also incorporate a virtual option. People will have 12 days to run a 5k and submit their times. Virtual 5k participants will receive a t-shirt and medal, but will not be eligible for age group or overall awards.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 11-year monthly averages for December in Ocala.
About Ocala
Ocala Reindeer Run Presented by the Gaekwad Family takes place in Ocala, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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