Race Description: Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K Type: 5K Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Start Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Downtown Florence Address: Race begins at 119 S. Dargan Street (the James Allen Plaza) Proceeds: Benefits Florence Downtown Development Corp., a 501c3 non-profit organization and Accredited Main Street Program. Course Map: (5K Run-Walk): Course Map Shirts: Shirts are guaranteed for those registered prior to November 1. Limited additional shirts will be available while supplies last on race day, first come, first served. Shirt Sizes: Adult – S-2XL Youth- M and L 5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time) Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female Top Masters Male Winner and Top Masters Female Winner Top 3 Male and Females in each Age Group 5K Age Groups: Age group categories: 7 and under; 8-12; 13-16; 17-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+ 5K Fees: Early Registration Price until 11/01: $30 Student Registration Price until 11/01: $25 Late Registration Price: $40 Late Student Registration Price: $30 Day of Race Price – all age groups: $40 Race Day Schedule: Packet Pickup: Check-in and packet pickup will take place on race day starting at 7:30 a.m. Race Start Time: 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m. Hot cocoa at the finish, Pre-race DJ, meet & greet with Rudolph; prize awarded for Best Dressed Reindeer (individual) and Best Dressed Reindeer Herd (group) Sweaters Event special notes: Strollers are welcome. Walkers are welcome. Feel free to listen to music while you run. Well socialized leashed pets are welcome. FREE public parking in the City of Florence Parking Garage (150 S. Irby Street), County Complex lot and garage (180 N. Irby Street), and Public Parking Lot at Dargan/Baroody Streets. Packet Pickup Location and time: Day-of Packet Pickup Only The James Allen Plaza 119 S. Dargan Street Florence, SC 29501 Check-in and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. Like, Follow, Share: Facebook: Facebook.com/downtownflorence Instagram: @downtownflosc Race Website: https://www.florencedowntown.com/reindeer-dash-5k Race Director Contact Info: progress@florencedowntown.com; 843-678-5912 Additional Information: Produced by – Florence Downtown Development Corp. Course and Registration Volunteers Needed!