Come one, come all! There is something for everyone at the Reindeer Run. We welcome runners and walkers of every level to American Canyon on December 5th, beginning with pre-race festivities at 8am, and a staggered race start (10K at 9am, 5K at 9:05am for runners and 9:10am for walkers).  

New this year: kids 6-17 are $30 and recieve a free race shirt with registration. Children 5 and under are only $5 with a registered adult and recieve festive souvenir antlers to wear on race day. All participants will recieve a finisher's medal that doubles as a holiday orament, making it a perfect keepsake. This is a fun event for the whole family!

*This event is contingent upon the requirements of Napa County Health Guidelines. If deemed necessary by the county, all in-person registrations will be switched to a virtual race. 

*Registration fees are non-refundable. Unused race fees are considered a donation to ACParks.

Need a race before the Reindeer Run? Be sure to check out these fantastic races on Thanksgiving Morning, November 26th:

Solano Turkey Trot, by Fleet Feet Vacaville

Napa Valley Turkey Chase, by Athletic Feat

The first Reindeer Run was held on the first Saturday in December 2010. The American Canyon High School had just opened and the event began on the school track, with the route weaving through the local neighborhood streets. There were more volunteers–50 very enthusiastic ACHS students–than there were participants, but we knew we were on to something.

The idea of the event came out of a simple conversation earlier that year between Joe Nabrynski and Beth Goff. Joe mentioned that KHOPE International, a nonprofit entity on which he was a Board Member, was looking for a new fundraiser, one in which might include the new ACHS students. Beth had always wanted to hold a fun run in American Canyon and pitched it to Joe. The rest, as they say, is history.

Joe and his wife Nancy worked tirelessly on obtaining sponsors and continually refining sign-ups. Beth went to work on recruiting volunteers at the high school and laying out the route. The original run offered a 5k, 10k, and children’s Rudolph Romp.) When the run was moved to Thompson’s Trail, the original runs were kept. Santa and Mrs. Claus were added and participants all received Christmas bells as medals. The community sponsors generously donated items for the swag bag, and participants walked away with a race tee with original art.

In 2020, American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation partnered with KHOPE International for the first time, and has since taken over the event. As hoped, this event kicks off the holiday season in American Canyon!

The Reindeer Run wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors! Email acreindeerrun@acparks.org to find out how you and your business can support this family fun community event.