CORE's 2026 Reindeer Run & Roll 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE's 2026 Reindeer Run & Roll 5k | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Nov 12, then $35 until Dec 4, then $40 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the CORE's 2026 Reindeer Run & Roll 5k starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1191 Comerce Park Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 81°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1191 Comerce Park Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 16, 2023), 2022 (Dec 17, 2022), 2021 (Dec 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is CORE's 2026 Reindeer Run & Roll 5k?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 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.
- Where does it start?
- 1191 Comerce Park Dr., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.
From the organizers
The CORE Team along with clients, friends and family are coming together for the 5th annual Reindeer Run and Roll 5k presented by CORE, benefiting the CORE Foundation, Inc. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their most festive holiday gear as we run and roll the beautiful Seminole-Wekiva Trail.
ENTRY FEE:
On or Before November 12th at 5pm: $35.00 and includes race, t-shirt, and participant medal!
November 14th - December 4th: $35.00 race only*
December 5th (Day of Registration): $40.00 race only*
*Participant medals will be given out while supplies last. Limited supply.
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