The Reindeer Run is a long-standing MN Running tradition around Lake Harriet since 1987. Join us for the 39th Annual race on December 19, 2026. This is a fun, festive event that will bring in the Christmas holiday spirit. You will be running with all sorts of fun costumed runners and be able to get pictures with Mr and Mrs Claus as well as Rudolph. Invite your family and friends out for the fun and celebrate a happy, healthy holiday.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K - Virtual
Run / Walk anytime in December. Shipping available for US residents only.
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Register for 5K - Virtual$40.04
10K - Virtual
Run / Walk anytime in December. Shipping available for US residents only.
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Register for 10K - Virtual$40.04
Half Marathon - Virtual
Run / Walk anytime in December. Shipping available for US residents only.
15K - Virtual
Run / Walk anytime in December. Shipping available for US residents only.
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Register for 15K - Virtual$40.04Sep 25 - Dec 19
5K Run - Live
Price changes in 5 months 14 days-
Race starts at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis.
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Register for 5K Run - Live$38.89Now registering Sep 25 – Sep 17
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$40.98Sep 18 – Oct 22
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$43.07Oct 23 – Nov 5
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$47.25Nov 6 – Dec 4
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$53.52Dec 5 – Dec 19
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5K Walk - Live
Price changes in 5 months 14 days-
Race starts at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis.
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Register for 5K Walk - Live$38.89Now registering Sep 25 – Sep 17
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$40.98Sep 18 – Oct 22
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$43.07Oct 23 – Nov 5
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$47.25Nov 6 – Dec 4
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$53.52Dec 5 – Dec 19
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10K Run - Live
Price changes in 5 months 14 days-
Race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis.
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Register for 10K Run - Live$44.12Now registering Sep 25 – Sep 17
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$46.21Sep 18 – Oct 22
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$49.34Oct 23 – Nov 5
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$53.52Nov 6 – Dec 4
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$58.75Dec 5 – Dec 19
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15K Run - Live
Price changes in 5 months 14 days-
Race starts at 7:30 a.m. at Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis.
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Register for 15K Run - Live$49.34Now registering Sep 25 – Sep 17
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$51.43Sep 18 – Oct 22
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$54.57Oct 23 – Nov 5
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$59.79Nov 6 – Dec 4
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$63.97Dec 5 – Dec 19
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Kids Run Live
Price changes in 5 months 14 days-
Race starts at 9:10 a.m. Ages 2 - 10. Parents can run with kids and strollers are welcome. Race includes a beanie hat and finisher medal. Race is less than half a mile.
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Register for Kids Run Live$21.65
Includes a beanie
Now registering Sep 25 – Sep 17 -
$21.65
Includes a beanie
Sep 18 – Oct 22 -
$21.65
includes a beanie
Oct 23 – Nov 5 -
$21.65
includes a beanie
Nov 6 – Dec 4 -
$21.65
includes a beanie
Dec 5 – Dec 19
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Course Map
Contact information
- Event contact
- Caleb Olsen
- Website
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