Reindeer Run 5k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Union City, California
- Entry fee
- From $17 · goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Dec 6, 20268:00 AM | $27$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5k Youth | 5K | Dec 6, 20268:00 AM | $17$25 after Nov 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 Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k: $27 until Nov 1, then $35 until Dec 6.
- 5k Youth: $17 until Nov 1, then $25 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $27, entry is about 27 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the 5k starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA, Union City, CA 94587
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 6 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 65 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
- 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA, Union City, CA 94587Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Reindeer Run 5k Fun Run?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $27, entry is about 27 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA, Union City, CA 94587.
From the organizers
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Location: Civic Center/City Hall | 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA
Check-In: 8:00 AM | Race Begins: 9:00 AM
The reindeer are ready to run! Grab your friends, family, and favorite holiday gear and join us this December for the Reindeer Run 5K Fun Run & Walk. This festive community event is a great way to get active, celebrate the holiday season, and race your way to the finish line!
Award medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each registration category, broken down by age group and gender: Youth Ages 12 & Under, Ages 13–17, 18–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+.