Reindeer Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

December 5, 2026 

Downtown Baton Rouge

107 3rd St.

Baton Rouge, LA 70801 

For the first time since 2019, the Reindeer Run returns benefitting the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge during Downtown Baton Rouge’s Festival of Lights! After the race, the holiday fun continues with food, music, and drinks at local restaurants.

Fun Run starts at 5:45 PM and 5K at 6:15 PM

We encourage people to visit our downtown restaurants and bars after the race

Registration Fees for each Category (Early & Late Fees & dates):

Fun Run - $25,

5K - $35 

$40 day of

We are offering a 15% off for teams of 10 or more and Arts Council Members.  So gather up your family and friends to all run together as a team and get a discount to boot.

Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):

Cary Saurage Community Arts Center located at 233 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 .  Date and Time to be determined.

Age Groups:

(1-14,15-19,20-29,30- 39,etc. 70+)

Awards:  

5K:   Top Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, M&F each age group 

Fun Run:  Top Overall Male & Female  1st, 2nd and 3rd 

The Race Benefits the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge