Reindeer Run 5K

Reindeer Run 5K – Run, Celebrate, and Make a Difference!

The Reindeer Run 5K is one of Pittsboro’s favorite holiday traditions! This family-friendly event brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members while raising funds for the Chatham County Partnership for Children’s Physical Activity Grant Program, which helps create more opportunities for people of all ages to stay active and healthy throughout Chatham County.

The Chatham County Partnership for Children proudly supports families with children under the age of five through direct family services, coaching and technical assistance for child care providers, and programs that promote healthy family activities across our community.

Visit chathamkids.org to learn more about the impact made possible through your participation.

An Updated Course for 2026

This year, participants will experience an updated course route. While portions of the race on the Central Carolina Community College campus may look different from previous years, runners will still enjoy the familiar downtown Pittsboro section, a favorite part of the Reindeer Run experience. The course will continue to begin and end at Central Carolina Community College and provide the same festive atmosphere that participants have come to expect.

Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a fun holiday outing with family and friends, the Reindeer Run offers something for everyone. Serious runners will appreciate our USATF-sanctioned course, while others may choose to wear their favorite holiday attire and enjoy the event at their own pace.

🏅 Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Individual Overall

Individual Age Groups

Teams

Team Competition

Participants may register as an Individual or as part of a Team.

Teams consist of five or more members, and team results are determined by the combined time of the three fastest finishers.

School Teams are reserved for local school groups, including students and staff. When registering, please select the School Team event if applicable.

How to Register Your Team:

Register your entire team at once using one payment method, or have team members register individually.To create a team, select "Teams" on the left side of the registration page and click "Register & Create a Team."Choose "Team 5K" as your event, click the red "Team" button, and create your team name.

Members registering separately can join an existing team by selecting "Team 5K" and searching for the team name under the "Team" button.

✨ Rudolph's Fun Run

Designed especially for our younger participants, Rudolph's Fun Run is a fun, kid-friendly course (approximately ¾ mile) that remains entirely on the CCCC campus. Participants will celebrate crossing the finish line with a medal presented by Rudolph and his helpers!

📢 Registration Information

We strongly encourage participants to register online for the easiest registration experience.

Shirts are guaranteed only to participants who register by November 13, 2026. After this date, shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed, exchanged, or changed.

Community event in Pittsboro, Chatham County, NC 27312.