Reindeer Run
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:45AM EST
- Location Lakewood, Ohio
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the 26th Annual Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 13, 2025, held at Lakewood Park in beautiful Lakewood, Ohio! This beloved holiday tradition features a spirited 5K road race for participants of all skill levels, along with a Kid's Dasher Dash—a delightful quarter-mile race for kids aged 8 and under. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting a great cause, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Race day kicks off with the Dasher Dash at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 9:00 AM. Participants can expect a festive atmosphere complete with live music, food, refreshments, and the chance to snag unique awards and holiday-themed swag! With chip timing and live results, runners can track their performance while making lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this joyful event; online registration opens July 1, so gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to dash into the holiday spirit!
Race day kicks off with the Dasher Dash at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K run at 9:00 AM. Participants can expect a festive atmosphere complete with live music, food, refreshments, and the chance to snag unique awards and holiday-themed swag! With chip timing and live results, runners can track their performance while making lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this joyful event; online registration opens July 1, so gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to dash into the holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE REINDEER RUN
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THE REINDEER RUN IS A HOLIDAY TRADITION IN LAKEWOOD, OHIO , INCLUDING A 5K ROAD RACE AND A KID'S DASHER DASH (QUARTER-MILE RACE ).
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THIS YEAR, THE REINDEER RUN CELEBRATES IT'S 26TH YEAR RUNNING ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT LAKEWOOD PARK!
RED HEART WHO DOES THIS EVENT BENEFIT?
*
THIS YEAR'S REINDEER RUN BENEFITS LOVE DOESN'T SHOVE .
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MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/OH/Lakewood/ReindeerRunCle]
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1 AND CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START ON RACE MORNING ON DECEMBER 13.
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PARTICIPANTS CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT REINDEERRUNCLEVELAND.COM
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THOSE PAYING BY CHECK CAN MAIL THIS PAPER ENTRY FORM HERE [https://www.hermescleveland.com/hermeswp/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hermes-Generic-Entry-Form.pdf] WITH PAYMENT TO HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS (2425 W. 11TH ST. SUITE 2. CLEVELAND, OH 44113).
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PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
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PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO PAY BY CASH OR CHECK AND BRING PAYMENT TO ONE OF THE EARLY PACKET PICKUPS.
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A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE SENT ONCE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
2025 FEES
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5K - EARLY BIRD (JULY 1 - DEC 1) $35
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5K - LATE RATE (DEC 2 - RACE DAY) $40
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5K - KIDS (10 & UNDER) $25
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DASHER DASH ( 8 & UNDER) $10
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SAVE $5 BY SELECTING "NO-SHIRT" AT CHECK-OUT
REFER AND SAVE $
*
THIS RACE IS OFFERING UP TO A $30 REFUND ON YOUR REGISTRATION JUST BY REFERRING YOUR FRIENDS TO PARTICIPATE! AFTER YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM REFERRAL REWARDS LINK IN YOUR EMAIL; THIS SHOULD BE SHARED WITH FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL OR TEXT!
*
FOR EVERY 3 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER USING YOUR PERSONALIZED SHAREABLE REFERRAL CODE, YOU WILL RECEIVE $10 BACK ON YOUR ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT - MAXIMUM 9 REFERRALS!
*
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AT HTTPS://HELP.RUNSIGNUP.COM/SUPPORT/SOLUTIONS/ARTICLES/17000063164-BECOME-A-REFERRER
WHAT'S INCLUDED
*
A CHIP TIMED 5K W/ LIVE RESULTS
*
A REINDEER RUN SWAG APPAREL ITEM
*
A REINDEER RUN FINISHER MEDAL ORNAMENT TO DISPLAY ON YOUR HOLIDAY TREE!
*
SEARCHABLE RACE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH SANTA & DASHER
*
MUSIC, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
*
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
*
OPTIONAL NOVELTY SWAG FOR PURCHASE INCLUDING BEANIES AND RACE SHIRTS!
*
ACCESS TO EVENT SPONSORS
*
THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LOCAL LAKEWOOD CHARITIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
*
DASHER DASH KIDDOS RECEIVE A RACE BIB , GOODY BAG (AT FINISH) AND THE OPTION OF SANTA HAT OR REINDEER ANTLERS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
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EARLY PICKUP DATES & LOCATIONS LISTED HERE LATER IN THE YEAR!
*
PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP FOR OTHERS, BUT SHOULD HAVE THEIR CONFIRMATION EMAIL HANDY JUST TO BE SAFE.
*
IF PICKING UP FOR 5 OR MORE, EMAIL [email protected] WITH YOUR LIST AND WE WILL PRE-PACK FOR A SPEEDIER CHECKOUT
*
RACE DAY PICKUP IS AVAILABLE, BUT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY, AS LINES MAY BE LONG!
RACE DAY LOGISTICS & INFORMATION
*
WHERE CAN I PARK ON RACE MORNING?
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PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN AND AROUND LAKEWOOD PARK.
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ADDRESS: 14532 LAKE AVE. LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
*
THOSE ARRIVING LATE MAY NEED TO PARK ALONG NEARBY STREETS
*
WHEN DOES EACH EVENT BEGIN?
*
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
*
DASHER DASH 8:45 AM
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MALE SIGN 5K RUN 9:00 AM
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WHERE DOES THE RACE BEGIN?
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LAKEWOOD PARK (14532 LAKE AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107)
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WHEN DOES RACE DAY REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP BEGIN?
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7:30 AM
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THOSE WHO DID NOT PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKET AT AN EARLY PACKET PICKUP SHOULD PLAN TO ARRIVE BEFORE 8:00 AM
TIMING, RESULTS & AWARDS
STOPWATCH HOW IS THIS RACE TIMED?
*
THE RACE IS OFFICIALLY TIMED USING A DISPOSABLE BIB TAG TIMING SYSTEM WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART MYLAPS TIMING MATS.
BIBS AND TIMING TAGS?
*
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE BIB NUMBER WITH A TIMING TAG STUCK TO THE BACK. PLEASE DO NOT ALTER THE BIB IN ANY WAY.
*
THE RACE BIB MUST BE VISIBLE AND WORN ON THE FRONT, OUTERMOST LAYER OF CLOTHING THE ENTIRE RACE. BIBTAG TIMING CHIPS WILL BE ADHERED IN ANY WAY.
*
BIB NUMBERS AND TAGS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE AND MUST BE WORN BY THE REGISTRANTS WHOM THEY HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED.
WHERE CAN I SEE MY RESULTS?
*
RESULTS ARE POSTED LIVE ON THE REINDEER RUN WEBSITE.
*
SCANNABLE QR CODES ARE DISPLAYED ALL AROUND THE FINISH LINE AREA FOR QUICK ACCESS WITH YOUR PHONE!
CROSS MARK WHAT IF MY RESULTS ARE INCORRECT OR MISSING?
*
CONTACT :E-MAIL: [email protected] AFTER RESULTS ARE OFFICIALLY POSTED.
*
IF YOU DID NOT WEAR A BIB DURING THE RACE, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESULT.
AWARDS CATEGORIES?
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TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE 5K
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TOP OVERALL FINISHERS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME.
*
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU WILL BE A TOP FINISHER, PLEASE POSITION YOURSELF TO START AT THE FRONT OF THE RACE!
*
TOP 3 FINISHERS (MALE & FEMALE) IN THESE AGE GROUPS:
*
10 & UNDER | 11-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | ... (UP TO 80+)
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON CHIP TIME
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THE JESS BELL SENIOR DIVISION AWARDS (FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS 60+)
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AWARDS ARE PASSED OUT AT THE SAME LOCATION AS REGISTRATION - PLEASE COME TO THE AWARDS TABLE TO CLAIM YOUR AWARD RACE MORNING!
I COULDNT PICK UP MY AWARDHOW CAN I GET IT?
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PICK UP AT THE HERMES OFFICE (2425 WEST 11TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH - CALL OR EMAIL US BEFORE YOU PLAN TO STOP OUT 216-623-9933)
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MALE SIGN HAVE IT SENT TO YOUR NEXT HERMES RACE (EMAIL :E-MAIL: [email protected])
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NO MAILING OF AWARDS AWARDS CAN BE CLAIMED FOR UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER THE RACE.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
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CAN I GET A REFUND OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PERSON?
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NO REFUNDS ALL ENTRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE TO FUTURE RACES.
*
CHECK MARK BUTTON YOU CAN TRANSFER YOUR ENTRY TO ANOTHER PERSON FOR FREE BEFORE PACKET PICKUP!
*
HOW DO I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION?
*
1 LOG INTO RUNSIGNUP AND CHOOSE "GIFT TRANSFER"
*
2 ENTER THE NEW RUNNER'S NAME & EMAIL :E-MAIL:
*
3 ONCE THEY REGISTER, YOUR ENTRY IS REMOVED
*
MORE INFO HOW-TO TRANSFER [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner]
IF I CANT ATTEND, CAN I STILL GET MY T-SHIRT AND PACKET?
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YES! PICK UP AT OUR OFFICE THE FOLLOWING WEEK OR AT PACKET PICKUP (CALL 216-623-9933 OR EMAIL [email protected] BEFORE COMING IN).
*
WE DO NOT MAIL PACKETS AFTER THE EVENT.
MISCELLANEOUS
CAN I VOLUNTEER?
*
YES! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE LISTED ON THE RACE WEBSITE AFTER REGISTRATION OPENS IN JULY.
*
VOLUNTEERS ARE ASKED TO HELP WITH RACE DAY CHECK-IN FROM 7:00AM-9:00AM AND A RACE SHIRT IS PROVIDED!
DO I HAVE TO RUN, OR CAN I WALK?
*
WALKING IS WELCOME, BUT POLICE MAY ASK LATE WALKERS TO MOVE TO THE SIDEWALK AFTER 10AM (1 HOUR AFTER THE START).
*
WALKERS MUST LINE UP AT THE BACK OF THE RACE START LINE!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
*
CLEVELAND, OHIO WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE! SNOWFLAKE ONE YEAR IT WAS IN THE TEENS WITH SNOW, ANOTHER YEAR IT WAS 50S & SUNNY SUN. IN GENERAL EXPECT BRISK TEMPS IN THE 30'S!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
*
:E-MAIL: REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION (IF PICKING UP PACKET)
*
RACE BIB (IF YOU ALREADY PICKED UP AT EARLY PACKET PICKUP)
HOW IS THE COURSEARE THERE HILLS?
*
NO! FLAT & FAST PERFECT FOR A 5K PR!
IS THERE A BAG CHECK?
*
NO BAG CHECK CROSS MARK UNLESS YOU'RE A ROAD RACE SERIES MEMBER.
*
RUNNERS WHO ARRIVE EARLY HAVE ACCESS TO PARKING AT LAKEWOOD PARK, RIGHT NEAR THE START LINE & ARE ABLE PLACE BELONGINGS IN THEIR VEHICLES, AS NEEDED.
CAN I BRING MY DOG OR STROLLER?
*
OF COURSE! BUT FOR SAFETY, PLEASE START AT THE BACK OF THE PACK. NO EXCEPTIONS!
*
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CHIP TIMED 5K WHICH DOES NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THEY OFFICIALLY CROSS THE STARTING LINE - NO RUSH!
WILL I GET RACE UPDATES?
*
YES! WELL SEND PACKET PICKUP REMINDERS BEFORE RACE WEEK.
*
FOR MORE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, CHECK THE REINDEER RUN PAGE, EMAIL US AT [email protected], OR CALL US AT 216-623-9933 .
*
FIND THE FACEBOOK EVENT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT HERMESROADRACING
*
THE REINDEER RUN IS A HOLIDAY TRADITION IN LAKEWOOD, OHIO , INCLUDING A 5K ROAD RACE AND A KID'S DASHER DASH (QUARTER-MILE RACE ).
*
THIS YEAR, THE REINDEER RUN CELEBRATES IT'S 26TH YEAR RUNNING ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT LAKEWOOD PARK!
RED HEART WHO DOES THIS EVENT BENEFIT?
*
THIS YEAR'S REINDEER RUN BENEFITS LOVE DOESN'T SHOVE .
*
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/OH/Lakewood/ReindeerRunCle]
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
*
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1 AND CLOSES 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START ON RACE MORNING ON DECEMBER 13.
*
PARTICIPANTS CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT REINDEERRUNCLEVELAND.COM
*
THOSE PAYING BY CHECK CAN MAIL THIS PAPER ENTRY FORM HERE [https://www.hermescleveland.com/hermeswp/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hermes-Generic-Entry-Form.pdf] WITH PAYMENT TO HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS (2425 W. 11TH ST. SUITE 2. CLEVELAND, OH 44113).
*
PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10.
*
PARTICIPANTS CAN ALSO PAY BY CASH OR CHECK AND BRING PAYMENT TO ONE OF THE EARLY PACKET PICKUPS.
*
A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WILL BE SENT ONCE PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
2025 FEES
*
5K - EARLY BIRD (JULY 1 - DEC 1) $35
*
5K - LATE RATE (DEC 2 - RACE DAY) $40
*
5K - KIDS (10 & UNDER) $25
*
DASHER DASH ( 8 & UNDER) $10
*
SAVE $5 BY SELECTING "NO-SHIRT" AT CHECK-OUT
REFER AND SAVE $
*
THIS RACE IS OFFERING UP TO A $30 REFUND ON YOUR REGISTRATION JUST BY REFERRING YOUR FRIENDS TO PARTICIPATE! AFTER YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM REFERRAL REWARDS LINK IN YOUR EMAIL; THIS SHOULD BE SHARED WITH FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL OR TEXT!
*
FOR EVERY 3 PARTICIPANTS TO REGISTER USING YOUR PERSONALIZED SHAREABLE REFERRAL CODE, YOU WILL RECEIVE $10 BACK ON YOUR ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT - MAXIMUM 9 REFERRALS!
*
ADDITIONAL DETAILS AT HTTPS://HELP.RUNSIGNUP.COM/SUPPORT/SOLUTIONS/ARTICLES/17000063164-BECOME-A-REFERRER
WHAT'S INCLUDED
*
A CHIP TIMED 5K W/ LIVE RESULTS
*
A REINDEER RUN SWAG APPAREL ITEM
*
A REINDEER RUN FINISHER MEDAL ORNAMENT TO DISPLAY ON YOUR HOLIDAY TREE!
*
SEARCHABLE RACE PHOTOGRAPHS WITH SANTA & DASHER
*
MUSIC, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
*
OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS
*
OPTIONAL NOVELTY SWAG FOR PURCHASE INCLUDING BEANIES AND RACE SHIRTS!
*
ACCESS TO EVENT SPONSORS
*
THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT LOCAL LAKEWOOD CHARITIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
*
DASHER DASH KIDDOS RECEIVE A RACE BIB , GOODY BAG (AT FINISH) AND THE OPTION OF SANTA HAT OR REINDEER ANTLERS!
PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION
*
EARLY PICKUP DATES & LOCATIONS LISTED HERE LATER IN THE YEAR!
*
PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP FOR OTHERS, BUT SHOULD HAVE THEIR CONFIRMATION EMAIL HANDY JUST TO BE SAFE.
*
IF PICKING UP FOR 5 OR MORE, EMAIL [email protected] WITH YOUR LIST AND WE WILL PRE-PACK FOR A SPEEDIER CHECKOUT
*
RACE DAY PICKUP IS AVAILABLE, BUT PARTICIPANTS SHOULD PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY, AS LINES MAY BE LONG!
RACE DAY LOGISTICS & INFORMATION
*
WHERE CAN I PARK ON RACE MORNING?
*
PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN AND AROUND LAKEWOOD PARK.
*
ADDRESS: 14532 LAKE AVE. LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
*
THOSE ARRIVING LATE MAY NEED TO PARK ALONG NEARBY STREETS
*
WHEN DOES EACH EVENT BEGIN?
*
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
*
DASHER DASH 8:45 AM
*
MALE SIGN 5K RUN 9:00 AM
*
WHERE DOES THE RACE BEGIN?
*
LAKEWOOD PARK (14532 LAKE AVE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107)
*
WHEN DOES RACE DAY REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP BEGIN?
*
7:30 AM
*
THOSE WHO DID NOT PICK UP THEIR RACE PACKET AT AN EARLY PACKET PICKUP SHOULD PLAN TO ARRIVE BEFORE 8:00 AM
TIMING, RESULTS & AWARDS
STOPWATCH HOW IS THIS RACE TIMED?
*
THE RACE IS OFFICIALLY TIMED USING A DISPOSABLE BIB TAG TIMING SYSTEM WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART MYLAPS TIMING MATS.
BIBS AND TIMING TAGS?
*
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A RACE BIB NUMBER WITH A TIMING TAG STUCK TO THE BACK. PLEASE DO NOT ALTER THE BIB IN ANY WAY.
*
THE RACE BIB MUST BE VISIBLE AND WORN ON THE FRONT, OUTERMOST LAYER OF CLOTHING THE ENTIRE RACE. BIBTAG TIMING CHIPS WILL BE ADHERED IN ANY WAY.
*
BIB NUMBERS AND TAGS ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE AND MUST BE WORN BY THE REGISTRANTS WHOM THEY HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED.
WHERE CAN I SEE MY RESULTS?
*
RESULTS ARE POSTED LIVE ON THE REINDEER RUN WEBSITE.
*
SCANNABLE QR CODES ARE DISPLAYED ALL AROUND THE FINISH LINE AREA FOR QUICK ACCESS WITH YOUR PHONE!
CROSS MARK WHAT IF MY RESULTS ARE INCORRECT OR MISSING?
*
CONTACT :E-MAIL: [email protected] AFTER RESULTS ARE OFFICIALLY POSTED.
*
IF YOU DID NOT WEAR A BIB DURING THE RACE, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESULT.
AWARDS CATEGORIES?
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE 5K
*
TOP OVERALL FINISHERS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME.
*
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU WILL BE A TOP FINISHER, PLEASE POSITION YOURSELF TO START AT THE FRONT OF THE RACE!
*
TOP 3 FINISHERS (MALE & FEMALE) IN THESE AGE GROUPS:
*
10 & UNDER | 11-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | ... (UP TO 80+)
*
AGE GROUP AWARDS ARE BASED ON CHIP TIME
*
THE JESS BELL SENIOR DIVISION AWARDS (FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS 60+)
*
AWARDS ARE PASSED OUT AT THE SAME LOCATION AS REGISTRATION - PLEASE COME TO THE AWARDS TABLE TO CLAIM YOUR AWARD RACE MORNING!
I COULDNT PICK UP MY AWARDHOW CAN I GET IT?
*
PICK UP AT THE HERMES OFFICE (2425 WEST 11TH ST. CLEVELAND, OH - CALL OR EMAIL US BEFORE YOU PLAN TO STOP OUT 216-623-9933)
*
MALE SIGN HAVE IT SENT TO YOUR NEXT HERMES RACE (EMAIL :E-MAIL: [email protected])
*
NO MAILING OF AWARDS AWARDS CAN BE CLAIMED FOR UP TO 30 DAYS AFTER THE RACE.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
*
CAN I GET A REFUND OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PERSON?
*
NO REFUNDS ALL ENTRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE TO FUTURE RACES.
*
CHECK MARK BUTTON YOU CAN TRANSFER YOUR ENTRY TO ANOTHER PERSON FOR FREE BEFORE PACKET PICKUP!
*
HOW DO I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION?
*
1 LOG INTO RUNSIGNUP AND CHOOSE "GIFT TRANSFER"
*
2 ENTER THE NEW RUNNER'S NAME & EMAIL :E-MAIL:
*
3 ONCE THEY REGISTER, YOUR ENTRY IS REMOVED
*
MORE INFO HOW-TO TRANSFER [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062921-transfer-to-another-runner]
IF I CANT ATTEND, CAN I STILL GET MY T-SHIRT AND PACKET?
*
YES! PICK UP AT OUR OFFICE THE FOLLOWING WEEK OR AT PACKET PICKUP (CALL 216-623-9933 OR EMAIL [email protected] BEFORE COMING IN).
*
WE DO NOT MAIL PACKETS AFTER THE EVENT.
MISCELLANEOUS
CAN I VOLUNTEER?
*
YES! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE LISTED ON THE RACE WEBSITE AFTER REGISTRATION OPENS IN JULY.
*
VOLUNTEERS ARE ASKED TO HELP WITH RACE DAY CHECK-IN FROM 7:00AM-9:00AM AND A RACE SHIRT IS PROVIDED!
DO I HAVE TO RUN, OR CAN I WALK?
*
WALKING IS WELCOME, BUT POLICE MAY ASK LATE WALKERS TO MOVE TO THE SIDEWALK AFTER 10AM (1 HOUR AFTER THE START).
*
WALKERS MUST LINE UP AT THE BACK OF THE RACE START LINE!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
*
CLEVELAND, OHIO WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE! SNOWFLAKE ONE YEAR IT WAS IN THE TEENS WITH SNOW, ANOTHER YEAR IT WAS 50S & SUNNY SUN. IN GENERAL EXPECT BRISK TEMPS IN THE 30'S!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
*
:E-MAIL: REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION (IF PICKING UP PACKET)
*
RACE BIB (IF YOU ALREADY PICKED UP AT EARLY PACKET PICKUP)
HOW IS THE COURSEARE THERE HILLS?
*
NO! FLAT & FAST PERFECT FOR A 5K PR!
IS THERE A BAG CHECK?
*
NO BAG CHECK CROSS MARK UNLESS YOU'RE A ROAD RACE SERIES MEMBER.
*
RUNNERS WHO ARRIVE EARLY HAVE ACCESS TO PARKING AT LAKEWOOD PARK, RIGHT NEAR THE START LINE & ARE ABLE PLACE BELONGINGS IN THEIR VEHICLES, AS NEEDED.
CAN I BRING MY DOG OR STROLLER?
*
OF COURSE! BUT FOR SAFETY, PLEASE START AT THE BACK OF THE PACK. NO EXCEPTIONS!
*
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A CHIP TIMED 5K WHICH DOES NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THEY OFFICIALLY CROSS THE STARTING LINE - NO RUSH!
WILL I GET RACE UPDATES?
*
YES! WELL SEND PACKET PICKUP REMINDERS BEFORE RACE WEEK.
*
FOR MORE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, CHECK THE REINDEER RUN PAGE, EMAIL US AT [email protected], OR CALL US AT 216-623-9933 .
*
FIND THE FACEBOOK EVENT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT HERMESROADRACING
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Swag Item!
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
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B.a. Sweetie Dasher Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Santa Hat or Reindeer Antlers
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:45AM EST)
$11.60
-
Merry Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Swag Item!
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
This is an untimed 1-mile walk which includes a race shirt, finisher medal and novelty untimed Reindeer Run race bib. Great for families looking to get out and active!
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