Race Description
Event: 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 Information
5K Run-Walk: Course Map available online.
Shirts & Awards
Shirts: Guaranteed for registrations prior to November 1. Limited additional shirts available on race day.
- 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
- 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. at The James Allen Plaza, 119 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29501.
Race Start Time: 5K will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Post-Race Festivities: 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.
Parking
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.
Contact & Production
Produced by: Florence Downtown Development Corp.
Race Director Contact Info: [email protected]; 843-678-5912
Website: https://www.florencedowntown.com/reindeer-dash-5k