MOTM Reindeer Run 5K

About the Event

Join us on Saturday, December 20th, to kick off the holiday season!

Technical tees are guaranteed to all 5K who register by 11/28/25 (after that, it is first come, first served)

RACE DAY INFO:
5K Race starts at 8:00 am.
Water and post-race refreshments are available.
Strollers and walkers are encouraged to join in. No pets, please.

Stick around downtown and visit our cafes and shops, some of which will have specials that morning.

TEAMS:

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Join the festive fun this holiday season by forming a team for the Reindeer Run! Rally your friends, family, or coworkers to create lasting memories, celebrate the holidays, and make this 5K a memorable team experience.

For 5K participants taking part in teams, let us know when you check in so our emcee can recognize your group!

PARKING:

Buffaloe Lanes has generously agreed to allow parking for MOTM participants and volunteers.
** Do NOT park at the Dollar General; they will tow.

NOTE: Ruffin will be blocked off between 2nd & 4th during the race. Anyone planning to stay for the entire event duration is welcome to park in those areas if they arrive before it is blocked and intend to leave after the race. However, anyone planning to leave before we have completed the awards will need to park at the Buffaloe Lanes lot.

PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, December 19, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Mebane Arts & Community Center, 633 Corregidor St, Mebane, NC
Use the side entrance to the right of the main entrance.

RACE-DAY PICKUP:

Saturday, December 20, 6:30 – 7:30 am

The race day registration table (107 E. Clay Street, Mebane, NC)

Proceeds will go to benefit Mebane on the Move initiatives for our community!
Cost - $35 pre-reg through 12/14, $45 from 12:01 a.m. on 12/15 through the day of.
$25 pre-reg for 12 and under through 12/14, $35 from 12:01 a.m. on 12/15 through the day of.

Races Offered

5K

Dec 20, 2025

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

-66 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Mebane.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.0° / 11.3°

wb_sunny -1.9° / 8.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.4 /

water_drop 70.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.0° / 11.3°

wb_sunny -1.9° / 8.1°

air 10.4 km/h

water_drop 70.8%

About Mebane

Learn more about the host city, Mebane.

Mebane is a city located mostly in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States, and partly in Orange County. The town was named for Alexander Mebane, an American Revolutionary War general and member of the U.S. Congress. It was incorporated as "Mebanesville" in 1881, and in 1883 the name was changed to "Mebane". It was incorporated as a city in 1987. The population as of the 2020 census was 17,797.