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16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk 2026

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time
9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $50 · goes up to $60 on Nov 16, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K Run10KDec 5, 20269:00 AM$50$60 after Nov 16, 2026–
5K Run/Walk5KDec 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.

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The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Nov 16, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $50 until Nov 16, then $60 until Dec 5, then $65 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

5K Run/Walk

575
finishers
48:46
median (15:44 /mi)
16:21
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
median 48:4621:321:18:05
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K Run

157
finishers
58:48
median (9:29 /mi)
38:55
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for 16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2025:0621:21
20-2929:2822:57
30-3926:5024:58
40-4932:1927:01
50-5934:5228:39
60-6931:1743:58
70+49:5339:00

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 56 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 379 to 575 finishers, and the median time dropped from 50:03 to 48:46.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025575 (+26%)48:46under 29:0416:21
2024455 (+20%)49:37under 29:3820:34
202337950:03under 27:1618:22

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

  • 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 53:56, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 4 percent faster.

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Info

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

Shirt and Bib 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

Course Reminders

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

How It All Started

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

Swag!

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

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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Race details

Where
2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA 94503Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 440 feet
Results posted by the race
Race Results
Included with entry
Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K
Editions
2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is 16th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Nov 16, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 575 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 48:46 and the winner ran 16:21.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
2 Eucalyptus Drive, American Canyon, CA 94503.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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!

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