Reindeer Run - Minneapolis
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Reindeer Run Minneapolis
The Reindeer Run is an annual running event held around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis on December 13, 2025. The event has been held since 1987 and is produced by the MN Run Series. It includes live and virtual options and features a 2025 race shirt and finisher medal. The event lists fundraising for the Salvation Army, with $462.40 raised toward a $3,500 goal.
Event details
Distances offered:
- 5K (live and virtual)
- 10K (live and virtual)
- 15K (live)
- Half Marathon (virtual)
- Kids Run (about 0.4 mile)
Live races start and finish at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. The Kids Run is for ages 2 to 10, includes a beanie and finisher medal, and parents may run with children; strollers are allowed. The 15K requires participants capable of maintaining about a 12 minute mile or faster. Bib and shirt pickup is scheduled December 8 to 12 at Dick's Sporting Goods in Rosedale Mall. The event notes age group awards and photo opportunities with Santa and Rudolph. Virtual entries allow participants to run or walk anytime in December, with shipping available to US residents only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.