Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Race Description:</span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K</strong></span></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Type: 5K</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Start Time: 9:30 a.m.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Location: Downtown Florence</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Address:   Race begins at 119 S. Dargan Street (the James Allen Plaza)</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Proceeds:  Benefits Florence Downtown Development Corp., a 501c3 non-profit organization and Accredited Main Street Program.</span></li></ul> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Course Map: (5K Run-Walk):</strong></span></h4> <h4><a href="https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3251416?units=km" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Course Map</a></h4> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Shirts: </span></strong></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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.</span></p> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Shirt Sizes:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Adult – S-2XL</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Youth- M and L</span></li></ul> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)</strong></span></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top Masters Male Winner and Top Masters Female Winner</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top 3 Male and Females in each Age Group</span></li></ul> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>5K Age Groups: </strong></span></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Age group categories: 7 and under; 8-12; 13-16; 17-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70&#43;</span></li></ul> <h4><br /><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>5K Fees:</strong></span></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Early Registration Price until 11/01: $30</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Student Registration Price until 11/01: $25</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Late Registration Price: $40</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Late Student Registration Price: $30</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Day of Race Price – all age groups: $40</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Race Day Schedule:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Packet Pickup: Check-in and packet pickup will take place on race day starting at 7:30 a.m.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Start Time: 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Hot cocoa at the finish, Pre-race DJ, meet &amp; greet with Rudolph; prize awarded for Best Dressed Reindeer (individual) and Best Dressed Reindeer Herd (group)</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Sweaters Event special notes:</span></strong></h4> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Strollers are welcome.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Walkers are welcome.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Feel free to listen to music while you run. </span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Well socialized leashed pets are welcome.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">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.</span></li></ul> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Packet Pickup Location and time: Day-of Packet Pickup Only</span></strong></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The James Allen Plaza</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">119 S. Dargan Street</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Florence, SC 29501</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Check-in and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m.</span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Like, Follow, Share:</strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Facebook:</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DowntownFlorence/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook.com/downtownflorence  </a><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Instagram:</span>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtownflosc/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">&#64;downtownflosc</a><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Website: </span><a href="https://www.florencedowntown.com/reindeer-dash-5k" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.florencedowntown.com/reindeer-dash-5k</a></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Race Director Contact Info:</strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">progress&#64;florencedowntown.com; 843-678-5912 </span></p> <h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">Additional Information:</span></strong></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Produced by – Florence Downtown Development Corp.</span></p> <h4> </h4> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Course and Registration Volunteers Needed!</span></h4> <p> </p>