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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:05 AM | $50$60 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Nov 16, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 440 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA 94503
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for 16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 29:04 or better, the top quarter in 35:23, and half the field in 48:46; the last tenth came in after 1:10:27.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 47:39 or better, the top quarter in 53:56, and half the field in 58:48; the last tenth came in after 1:24:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:06 | 21:21 |
| 20-29 | 29:28 | 22:57 |
| 30-39 | 26:50 | 24:58 |
| 40-49 | 32:19 | 27:01 |
| 50-59 | 34:52 | 28:39 |
| 60-69 | 31:17 | 43:58 |
| 70+ | 49:53 | 39:00 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 56 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 379 to 575 finishers, and the median time dropped from 50:03 to 48:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 575 (+26%) | 48:46 | under 29:04 | 16:21 |
| 2024 | 455 (+20%) | 49:37 | under 29:38 | 20:34 |
| 2023 | 379 | 50:03 | under 27:16 | 18:22 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 35:23, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Parking: - Parking will be available at the Napa Junction School: 500 Eucalyptus Drive. - Entrance into the school parking lot will only be from Eucalyptus Drive. - Exit from the school parking lot will only be from Commerce Road. - Street…
Schedule and packet pickup
Avoid long lines on race day - come to one of our pickups to get your bib and shirt before Dec 7th! Please bring an ID with you to pick up your bib and shirt. If you would like a friend to pick up your bib and shirt for you, have them show…
Course
All routes on the Wetlands Trail course will have mile markers. There is one water stop and port-a-potty on course, at the 5k/10k split. Dogs must be on a leash and under owner control at all times. Strollers and dog runners/walkers will…
Course
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…
Shirt and medal
This year, ALL participants, regardless of age, will receive a finisher’s medal honoring this year's featured reindeer! As a special bonus, the medal doubles as a holiday ornament! Participants 13 and over will receive a festive Reindeer…
Awards
Medals and prizes will be given to the top three male and female finishers for the 5k and 10k races. Medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers in our age groups for the 5k and 10k races. Age Groups: 6-12. 13-17…
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The 16th Annual Reindeer Run will be here December 5th!
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).
This is a fun event for the whole family: kids 6-17 are $30 and youth 5 and under are just $5 and include a finisher's medal and souvenir antlers! Early bird registration begins June 1st, so be ready to register to join in the fun!