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Reindeer Dash

location_city Hampshire

location_on Illinois

flag United States

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025

directions_run Running

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About the Event

The Hampshire Township Park District presents the first annual Reindeer Dash!

This mile long race is a festive celebration for runners of all experience levels. Run (or walk) for a good cause! A portion of the proceeds from this race will be donated to both the Burlington/Hampshire Area Food Pantry and Cal’s Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

This event will also have a DJ to keep things fun, and complimentary hot cocoa and candy canes to keep things warm! 

Special guest appearance by, SANTA CLAUS!

Race times

The race will begin at 10am. The race will go on rain or shine. However, if weather is declared unsafe at start time, such as dense fog or storms, race time will be delayed.

Registration

Online registration is open now until December 5th at 3:00pm. Registration re-opens on race day from 9:00am to 9:45am at Seyller Park in person only. No entries will be accepted after 9:45am.

Prices

Hampshire residents: $35 until 11/3, then $40

Non-Residents (nr): $37 until 11/3, then $42

Kids (6 & under): $30r/32nr until 11/3 then $35r/$37nr

 

Race Swag

Entry fee includes some awesome festive race swag! You will receive a pair of cozy custom socks, a snazzy set of reindeer antlers, and a custom tree ornament commemorating this event.  Race swag is given out on a first come, first served basis. Last minute registrations may miss out, so don’t wait! Swag items will become limited after 11/10. Race bags will be available starting December 3rd at 9am at the Hampshire Township Park District, 182 S. State St, Hampshire during office hours or pick up the day of the race. Bib numbers will be in the race bags and must be worn during the race.

Race Route

The race will be four laps around the path at Seyller Park.

Awards

AN AWARD CEREMONY WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE!

Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers.

You must be present to receive an award. They may also be picked up the week following the race at the park office, they will not be mailed.

Online results will be posted at j3timing.com at completion of the race. No printed results will be given out at the race.

Age Groups

All ages are welcome to participate!

Additional Information

Strollers are allowed. Bikes, skates, scooters, any motorized vehicle and dogs are not permitted at this event.

Donations to the Food Pantry and to Cal’s Angels are included in your fee. However, if you would like to make an additional physical donation you will be able to do so on the day of the race.

What do I donate?

Food Pantry: shelf stable food items, peanut butter, canned meat, canned beans, canned fruits & vegetables, canned soup, cereal, applesauce, granola bars, baby food/formula, flour, spices, pasta, rice.

Cal’s Angels: packaged toys, LEGO, board games, puzzles, art supplies, Play-Doh, Barbies, baby dolls, action figures, Hotwheels/Matchbox, gift cards (Amazon, Visa, Target, Abt, American Express, Walmart). NO stuffed animals, and must be packaged.

 

Races Offered

Other

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — Other

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat -3.5° / 3.1°
wb_sunny -9.3° / -2.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 15.9 /
water_drop 75.6%

About Hampshire

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Stretching from Solent beaches in the south west, to London's suburban fringe in the north-east, Hampshire is the largest county in South East England. Known as Jane Austen's County after its most famous daughter, Hampshire has a wealth of attractions to offer the traveller. Visitors may see one of England's greatest cathedrals in Winchester, ascend to the top of the South's tallest landmark in Portsmouth or fish for trout in crystal clear chalk rivers.

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