Reindeer Run 5K/10K
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Buford (301 E. Main St NE). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $10 to $40; the 5K goes from $35 to $37.50 after December 12.
Course and race notes
We're back in beautiful Historic Buford!
Get ready to dash through December at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K-a festive winter favorite bringing runners, walkers, families, and holiday enthusiasts together for a spirited day of fun!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$10 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Jul 24, 2026
Race day in Buford
Weather
54° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (10.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:36 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 54 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
56 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Buford Grill restaurant0.6 mi
- Rico's World Kitchen restaurant0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
2 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: WoodSpring Suites
About 8 min drive2.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn Atlanta - Mall of Georgia
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 13 min drive4.3 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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