Reindeer Dash 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Hampshire, Illinois
- 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
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 resultsAggregated 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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 9:30 | 7:26 |
| 30-39 | 12:06 | 9:40 |
| 40-49 | 14:16 | n/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
- See events
- 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.
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