Ocala's Holiday Tradition
Welcome to the 49th Annual Ocala Reindeer Run, presented by the Gaekwad Family. For nearly five decades, Ocala has kicked off the holidays with a run down Silver Springs Boulevard, and this year is no exception.
The afternoon starts with the free Rudolph Dash for kids, then the 5K takes off at 4:20 PM with Santa and a whole crowd of elves cheering you on. Wear your ugliest sweater, your best Santa suit, or just your favorite running gear.
Every 5K finisher earns a medal, and the first 320 to register get the custom finisher medal. Register by December 1 to guarantee your shirt.
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Reindeer Run Virtual Race
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday, December 11
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pre-race packet pickup at the Hilton Garden Inn, 120 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala.
Saturday, December 12 – Race Day
NDS Global, 512 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala
3:00 PM Race-day packet pickup opens
4:10 PM Rudolph Dash Kids Fun Run
4:20 PM 5K start
What You Get
Finisher Medal
Every 5K finisher earns a medal. The first 320 to register receive the custom 2026 finisher medal, and everyone after that receives a different medal.
Race Shirt
Register by December 1 to guarantee your shirt. This year’s crewneck design is still being finalized.
Rudolph Dash
Kids run free. The Rudolph Dash kids fun run steps off at 4:10 PM, right before the 5K, with Santa cheering from the start line.
Race Details
Race Information
The 49th Annual Reindeer Run
• The first 320 to register will receive a custom finisher’s medal, After 320 will receive a different medal.
• Register by December 1st to guarantee your t-shirt
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
Friday 11 am - 3 pm
Hilton Garden Inn
120 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
Race Date: 12/14/24
Packet Pick Up Starts at 3:00 pm
Rudolph Dash Starts at 4:10 PM
The 5k run will start at 4:20.
PLEASE NOTE, CREWNECK DESIGN IS STILL BEING FINALIZED
Due to insurance, the only dogs permitted to participate in our event are licensed and registered service dogs.
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Location
NDS Global
512 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470 US
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Frequently Asked Questions
Due to insurance requirements, the only dogs permitted at the event are licensed and registered service dogs.
Pre-race pickup is Friday, December 11 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn, 120 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. Race-day pickup opens at 3:00 PM at NDS Global, 512 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Register by December 1 to guarantee your shirt. Registrations after that date are not guaranteed a shirt.
Yes. Every 5K finisher earns a medal. The first 320 registrants receive the custom finisher medal, and everyone after that receives a different medal.
Yes. The Rudolph Dash kids fun run is free. It starts at 4:10 PM, ten minutes before the 5K.
Yes. Choose the Reindeer Run Virtual Race when you register and run or walk your 5K wherever you are.
Absolutely. Walkers, strollers full of tiny elves, and families are all welcome on the course.
