Group of friends attending Reindeer Run event

12/5: Lions Charities Reindeer Run

December 5, 2026

Lions Charities Reindeer Run

Name: 12/5: Lions Charities Reindeer Run
Start: 2026-12-05T00:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-05T23:59:59-06:00
Location: Downtown Wheaton

December 5, 2026 | Downtown Wheaton

Event Details:

It’s the most wonderful run of the year! The annual Lions Charities Reindeer Run 5K is bringing festive fun to town. Grab your Santa hats, dust off those antlers and jingle bells, and get ready to Run, Run, Rudolph! Bring your friends, family, and holiday cheer for a morning full of holly jolly joy. Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and Lions Club Charities, we welcome participants to walk, jog, or run – just don’t miss the fun!

This is a chip-timed race. Overall winners and individual age category winners are determined by chip time. All participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, reindeer antlers, and a finisher medal. Shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Packet Pickup:

Thursday, December 3 | 10A – 7P | Ray Morrill Community Center (1777 S. Blanchard St.)
Saturday, December 5 | 7:30 – 8:15A | DuPage County Historical Museum (102 E. Wesley St.)

Race Details:

Saturday, December 5 | 8:30A | Downtown Wheaton
Virtual Race | Run on your own time and submit your race results from December 5-14

Reindeer Run Course Map (PDF)

Contact Us:

For more information about the race or to inquire about partnership opportunities, please contact [email protected].

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