Reindeer Run 5K/10K
About this race
We're back in beautiful Historic Buford!
Get ready to dash through December at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K—a festive winter favorite bringing runners, walkers, families, and holiday enthusiasts together for a spirited day of fun! Whether you’re lacing up for the quick 5K or taking on the lively 10K, this race is the perfect way to celebrate the season with movement, cheer, and a little reindeer magic.
Every participant will cross the finish line and receive a custom finisher award, created just for this year’s event. And for those with a competitive spark, we’ll also be recognizing the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under—all the way up through our most seasoned runners.
For those that are only up for a 1-mile stroll, we have the Fun Run, which will include a finisher medal.
With a joyful atmosphere, festive energy, and distances for all levels, the Reindeer Run is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. So, bundle up, bring your best holiday spirit, and come dash with us at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Come and put your feet on the ground at a North Georgia Favorite.
5K-No Shirt
Same great event...No shirt
10K
Come and put your feet on the ground at a North Georgia Favorite.
10K-No Shirt
Same great event...No shirt
Fun Run
Virtual 5K
If you can't make it to put your feet on the ground, then the virtual race is for you. Join us from anywhere to run when & where you want, then submit your time before end of race day.
Virtual 10K
If you can't make it to put your feet on the ground, then the virtual race is for you. Join us from anywhere to run when & where you want, then submit your time on race day.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Buford, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Buford on December 19, 2026 — 9h 52m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Buford
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Buford 5K Races 7 races
- 10K Run Events in Buford 3 races
- Buford Running Calendar 2026 7 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Buford events
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