We're back in beautiful Historic Buford!
Get ready to dash through December at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K—a festive winter favorite bringing runners, walkers, families, and holiday enthusiasts together for a spirited day of fun! Whether you’re lacing up for the quick 5K or taking on the lively 10K, this race is the perfect way to celebrate the season with movement, cheer, and a little reindeer magic.
Every participant will cross the finish line and receive a custom finisher award, created just for this year’s event. And for those with a competitive spark, we’ll also be recognizing the top three male and female finishers in five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & under—all the way up through our most seasoned runners.
For those that are only up for a 1-mile stroll, we have the Fun Run, which will include a finisher medal.
With a joyful atmosphere, festive energy, and distances for all levels, the Reindeer Run is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations. So, bundle up, bring your best holiday spirit, and come dash with us at the Reindeer Run 5K & 10K!
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$35.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$31.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$31.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
09:30
$10.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Buford.
Learn more about the host city, Buford.
Buford is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.
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