Reindeer Run/Walk 5K 2026

The Reindeer Run/Walk 5K is a December holiday run and walk held in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. This family-oriented, pet-friendly 5K includes a separate children’s registration for ages 5 to 16. The race is now in its 35th year. The event has grown from a few hundred runners to over 3,500 participants. Funds raised support MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in downtown Charleston. The race maintains its holiday spirit with a costume contest for adults, children, groups, and dogs.