Reindeer Run 5K 2026

It’s the most wonderful run of the year! The 15th annual Lions Charities Reindeer Run 5K is bringing festive fun to town. Grab your Santa hats, dust off those antlers and jingle bells, and get ready to Run, Run, Rudolph! Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for a morning full of holly jolly joy. Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities, we welcome participants to walk, jog, or run – just don’t miss the fun!

This is a chip-timed race. Overall winners and individual age category winners are determined by chip time. The top overall winners will be announced immediately following the race. All other age category winners will be contact by email after the race.

All participants will receive giveaway items and post-race refreshments. 

RACE DETAILS

• Saturday, December 5 | 8:30A | Downtown Wheaton 
• Virtual Race | Run on your own time and submit race results between December 5-14

PRICING DETAILS 

• Early Bird Registration is $35.00 through November 4
• Registration is $40.00 from November 5 through December 4
• Registration is $45.00 on Race Day, December 5

PACKET PICKUP

• Thursday, December 3 | 10A - 7P | Ray Morrill Community Center (1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton)
• Saturday, December 5 | 7:30 - 8:15A | DuPage County History Museum (102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton)

Join fellow runners on December 5, 2026 for the Reindeer Run 5K 2026. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Wheaton.