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Reindeer Dash 2026

Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start time
10:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 4, 2026
Included with entry
Includes socks
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Reindeer Dash–Dec 12, 202610:00 AM$35$40 after Nov 4, 2026–
Reindeer Dash–Dec 12, 202610:00 AM$37$42 after Nov 4, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Reindeer Dash fee goes up to $40 on Nov 4, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Reindeer Dash: $35 until Nov 4, then $40 until Dec 11.
  • Reindeer Dash: $37 until Nov 4, then $42 until Dec 11.

Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Reindeer Dash starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

400 E. Jefferson Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2025 results

All results
41
finishers
11:05
median
5:21
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
median 11:055:3719:18
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results for Reindeer Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Reindeer Dash?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 7:37 or better, the top quarter in 9:30, and half the field in 11:05; the last tenth came in after 19:10.

Third place by age group, 2025 Reindeer Dash
AgeWomenMen
Under 209:307:26
30-3912:069:40
40-4914:16n/a

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.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 12 the day usually runs from 25°F at dawn to 37°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 7°F and hot years reach 50°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
400 E. Jefferson Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 930 feet
Included with entry
Socks
Distances
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Editions
2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Reindeer Dash?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 4, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
See the event list above.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 41 runners finished the Reindeer Dash; the median finish was 11:05 and the winner ran 5:21.
Where does it start?
400 E. Jefferson Ave, Hampshire, IL 60140.

From the organizers

The Hampshire Township Park District presents the first annual Reindeer Dash!

This mile long race is a festive celebration for runners of all experience levels. Run (or walk) for a good cause! This event will also have a DJ to keep things fun, and complimentary hot cocoa and candy canes to keep things warm! We will be collecting items for the Burlington/Hampshire Area Food Pantry and the First United Methodist Church’s clothing drive for the homeless.

Special guest appearance by, SANTA CLAUS!

Race times

The race will begin at 10am. The race will go on rain or shine. However, if weather is declared unsafe at start time, such as dense fog or storms, race time will be delayed.

Registration

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