Reindeer Run GP 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

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Reindeer Run GP 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon www.active.com
Date 19 Dec, 2026
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $27.99 – $42.99
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Reindeer Run GP 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon

About the event

It's time for the Reindeer Run 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk at Griffith Parkl!!!   Saturday, December 19th, 2026

Check-in - 6:45-7:30AM for everyone

Start - 7:30AM

Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free videos

- live results the moment you finish 

- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration.  

 

Start and finish in grass area near picnic tables between Merry Go Round and the corner of Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.  Please see images below.

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/NniegdZptpxWaATz6

There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com

Included in registration — 

- custom finisher medals

- drawstring goodie bags

- free videos

- live results the moment you finish 

- free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

- FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

- assortment of snacks, samples

- friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities 

- affordable cost and fun for the whole family! 

 

Address -

Start and finish in grass area near picnic tables between Merry Go Round and the corner of Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.  Please see images below.

Griffith Park Merry Go Round Lot One

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Google Maps -- https://maps.app.goo.gl/NniegdZptpxWaATz6

 

Apple Maps Pin -- 34.131875, -118.283157

In Apple Maps use the address 

Griffith Park Lower Beacon Trail
Los Angeles, CA  90027

 

Start Map - Please see images below. 

 

Parking - Parking will be in the large lot near the Merry Go Round

Enter from Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4VQTy1CUDZP1tkXv9

 

* there is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com

 All the participants will have their results posted with their names and times. And FREE pictures for everyone posted on our facebook page after the event! Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. 

* 5k out and back route   https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651612343/

* 10k  2 x 5k loops

* 15k 3 x 5k loops 

* Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop:https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651620237/

Running/walking with a stroller is allowed.  3:15 time limit for the half marathon.  If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected] for early start.

ALL finishers get a medal.  All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com

Free photos are posted on our facebook page -- www.facebook.com/abetterworldrunning

We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience!

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

 NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS

Races offered

19Dec

Running-10K - Individual Age group/open

Running

Distance
10K
Countdown
45 days
Entry fee
$32.99
19Dec

Running-15K - Individual Age group/open

Running

Distance
15K
Countdown
45 days
Entry fee
$37.99
19Dec

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Running

Distance
5K
Countdown
45 days
Entry fee
$27.99
19Dec

Running-Half marathon - Individual Age group/open

Running

Distance
21.1K
Countdown
45 days
Entry fee
$42.99

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Los Angeles.

Temperature9.6° / 20.2°
Feels like7.4° / 18.2°
Sunshine hours8h 23m
Rainfall3.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind4.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity58.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:50
Sunset17:46

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