The Highlands Reindeer Run
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Porter (21875 ZION DR). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after November 8.
Course and race notes
Lace up your holiday sneakers and join us for The Highlands Reindeer Run, a festive 5K in Porter, TX, benefiting the New Caney ISD Education Foundation!
This community event brings neighbors together for a jingle-all-the-way morning of fitness, fun, and holiday cheer.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 8 (tomorrow)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Porter
Weather
66° / 46°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Intercont Airport, TX (11 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:07 AM – 5:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 53 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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.