Reindeer Run 5K
About this race
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 6, 2025 for the Reindeer Run 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Wheaton.
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Running
5K
Join us on Saturday, December 7 at 8:30A for this festive 5K!
VIRTUAL RACE REGISTRATION
Can't make it to Reindeer Run on December 6 but still want to be part of the fun? Sign up for the Virtual Race and you can run on your own time! Run a 5K in any location at any time between December 6-15 and submit your time to us! *Please note: Those registering for the Virtual Race will NOT be able to participate in person on race day.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Wheaton in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Wheaton
Reindeer Run 5K takes place in Wheaton, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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