Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

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
• 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 Groups

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; other activities TBD; Reindeer Costumes and Tacky Christmas

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.encouraged!

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.

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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.;  

Volunteers Needed!