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 (the James Allen Plaza)
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 Group

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; prize awarded for Best Dressed Reindeer (individual) and Best Dressed Reindeer Herd (group)

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.

Packet Pickup Location and time: Day-of Packet Pickup Only
The James Allen Plaza119 S. Dargan StreetFlorence, SC 29501Check-in and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m.
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Facebook: Facebook.com/downtownflorence  Instagram:  @downtownfloscRace 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.
 
Course and Registration Volunteers Needed!