34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Charleston, South Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the 34th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the charming downtown area of Charleston, SC! This family-oriented and pet-friendly event invites participants of all ages to join in a spirited 5k run/walk, where the community comes together to support a great cause. Over the years, this beloved tradition has grown from a few hundred participants to an impressive record of over 3,500 runners, all while raising funds for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
Embrace the holiday spirit by dressing up for our exciting costume contest, featuring categories for adults, children, groups, and even dogs! Prizes and gift cards await the top three in each category, ensuring a fun-filled atmosphere for everyone. The race kicks off promptly at 8 AM, with packet pick-up available on Friday, December 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Half Moon Outfitters in West Ashley. Plan to join us for a day of festivities, community spirit, and support for a worthy cause—mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
Embrace the holiday spirit by dressing up for our exciting costume contest, featuring categories for adults, children, groups, and even dogs! Prizes and gift cards await the top three in each category, ensuring a fun-filled atmosphere for everyone. The race kicks off promptly at 8 AM, with packet pick-up available on Friday, December 12th, from 12 PM to 6 PM at Half Moon Outfitters in West Ashley. Plan to join us for a day of festivities, community spirit, and support for a worthy cause—mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!
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 34th 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 will start on Meeting Street near American Gardens [https://americangardenschs.com/]. 141 Meeting Street [https://www.google.com/maps/place/141+Meeting+St+Parking/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x168ef272c98b6828?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111]
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. Overall 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 will start on Meeting Street near American Gardens [https://americangardenschs.com/]. 141 Meeting Street [https://www.google.com/maps/place/141+Meeting+St+Parking/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x168ef272c98b6828?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111]
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. Overall Awards and costume contest will start at 9am.
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