34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Charleston, South Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the beautiful downtown Charleston, South Carolina! This festive 5k run/walk, organized by Half-Moon Outfitters and presented by The Charleston Place, promises a fun-filled day for the whole family, including your furry friends. Join over 3,500 participants as you dash through the charming streets of Charleston, all while supporting a great cause—the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
Put on your most creative holiday attire for a chance to win big in our exciting costume contest, featuring categories for adults, children, groups, and even your dogs! The race kicks off at 8 AM on N Market Street, right beside The Charleston Place Hotel, with awards and costume winners announced at 9 AM. With packet pick-up available on Friday, December 12th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters, make sure to join us for a day of joy, community spirit, and holiday cheer! Don't miss out on this beloved Charleston tradition—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes!
Put on your most creative holiday attire for a chance to win big in our exciting costume contest, featuring categories for adults, children, groups, and even your dogs! The race kicks off at 8 AM on N Market Street, right beside The Charleston Place Hotel, with awards and costume winners announced at 9 AM. With packet pick-up available on Friday, December 12th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters, make sure to join us for a day of joy, community spirit, and holiday cheer! Don't miss out on this beloved Charleston tradition—mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes!
Organiser's Description
Half-Moon Outfitters Reindeer Run, presented by The Charleston Place, is a family-oriented, pet-friendly 5k run/walk located in downtown Charleston, SC. This year we celebrate our 33rd year of the annual race!
The event has grown significantly over the years; from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners. The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital located in downtown Charleston. This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit, an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and the most comprehensive pediatric heart center in South Carolina.
COSTUME CONTEST:
We're bringing back a crowd favorite, the costume contest! So be sure to dress up in your festive best for the race!
Our categories will once again include: Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog. We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area. You do not want to miss out on all the fun!
The Details:
PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, December 12th from 12:00-6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters - West Ashley (94 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407)
There will be limited packet pickup on race morning from 7-7:45. You are strongly encouraged to pickup on Friday if possible.
Race Location:
The race starts and finishes on N Market Street beside The Charleston Place Hotel. (For those that need an address use 137 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401)
Race info:
Race Starts promptly at 8am!
Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city.
Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time. Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.
The event has grown significantly over the years; from only a few hundred participants to record attendance of over 3,500 runners. The funds generated from the Reindeer Run benefits the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Childrens Hospital located in downtown Charleston. This hospital provides more spacious, family-centered amenities and expanded services, including an expanded neonatal intensive care unit, an entire floor dedicated to the care of children with cancer, and the most comprehensive pediatric heart center in South Carolina.
COSTUME CONTEST:
We're bringing back a crowd favorite, the costume contest! So be sure to dress up in your festive best for the race!
Our categories will once again include: Adult Individual, Child Individual, Group and Dog. We award the top 3 from each category with lots of great prizes and gift cards from restaurants and attractions around the Charleston area. You do not want to miss out on all the fun!
The Details:
PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, December 12th from 12:00-6:00 PM at Half Moon Outfitters - West Ashley (94 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407)
There will be limited packet pickup on race morning from 7-7:45. You are strongly encouraged to pickup on Friday if possible.
Race Location:
The race starts and finishes on N Market Street beside The Charleston Place Hotel. (For those that need an address use 137 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401)
Race info:
Race Starts promptly at 8am!
Recommend parking in one of the many parking garages throughout the city.
Overall awards will be based on Gun time and all age groups will be based on chip time. Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.
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