Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Buford/ReindeerRun5K10K.
Place
Buford, GA US 30518
Description
* We're back in beautiful Historic Buford! *
Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, this event's for YOU! =)
Click...Click...Click....If you listen close, you can hear the Reindeer heading to Historic Buford. Join us with your family, friends & neighbors, and get into the Christmas spirit!
Christmas is just around the corner, and we've got one more chance for all you Reindeer Runners to come out for a 5K or 10K before the year comes to an end. Both races start in beautiful Historic Buford at 8:30 am. The 5K is a single loop and the 10K is a double. We'll have long sleeve shirts, holiday themed finisher medals, and a fun holiday atmosphere. The course is spectator friendly, so bring everyone for a fun time!
Not Ready for the Entire 5K? Or just wanting to join in a little bit of the fun? We've got a Fun Run! We'll start that at 9:30 am, and it'll be about a 1 mile out & back! Fun Run is only $10 up until race day and includes a finisher medal only, but you can buy a shirt if you'd like.
Charity Partner
Five Star NTP is seeking a Charity Partner to join forces for this exciting event. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about your organiztion's mission while generating much-needed funds to support your cause.
For more information about being the Charity Partner, contact charity@fivestarntp.com.
Volunteer
Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.
Volunteers for the Reindeer Run 5K/10K earn a FREE race if they help for the entire time. They can also earn a $50 Visa Gift Card.
Here's how that works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 5 (five) others to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.
Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.
Sponsors
Reindeer Run 5K/10K is currently accepting sponsors. Contact Sponsor@fivestarntp.com for more information.
Why should you sponsor the Reindeer Run 5K/10K?
- Develop a relationship with your community.
- Express your support for a charity.
- Increase name-recognition in your community.
Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers.
For Partner Level and other Sponsor descriptions, visit Five Star NTP.
Entry & Registration Fees
Preview Registration: (ends 07/28):
-5K: $25 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $30 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $25
Early Bird Registration: (ends 08/28):
-5K: $30 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $30
Regular Registration: (ends 12/13):
-5K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 12/19):
-5K: $37.5 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $42.5 (no shirt save $5)
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
*All participants registered by 12/10 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Course & Timing
We're in North Georgia, and there's not much that anyone can call flat & fast. However, this course if most definitely one of the flattest and fastest course we've got! The 5K is one loop & the 10K is a double loop.
Course map below is labeled differently, but is for the Reindeer Run as it uses the same venue.
Awards & Goodies
Finisher medals for the first 500 registered. Awesome long sleeve race shirts (guaranteed in your size if you register by 12/11/24, afterwards, they're available while supplies last.
We'll have awards in the following categories for both races:
FINISHER MEDALS TO FIRST 500 Registered
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Overall Masters M/F (40 yrs+)
- Top 3 Overall Grand Masters M/F (50 yrs+)
- Top 3 Overall Senior Masters M/F (60 yrs+)
- Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & under - 75+
Groups and Teams
Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Organize your very own Reindeer Team! Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family, and participate as a Team. Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration.
- 5+: $2.50 off
- 11+: $3.75 off
- 21+: $5.00 off
- 51+: $6.25 off
- 100+: $7.50 off
Virtual Running - How it works & link for time submission
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!" Then, the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends to join you! Sign up, and register for the Reindeer Run Virtual 5K or 10K!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #ReindeerRun5K #ReindeerRun10K #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until 12/21/24, 11:59PM.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Five Star Championships & Turkey Trot
This will be the last opportunity for you to qualify for our Championship 5K/10K on January 8, 2025. This will also be one of the first opportunities to qualify for (1) complimentary entry into one of our Turkey Trots for 2025!
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2025 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website.
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held on January 7, 2026. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
Event Courtesy Policy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be immediately disqualified, asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants; there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Event Schedule
December 10
- Deadline for guaranteed shirt in your size
December 19
- Early Packet Pickup
- 4 - 6:30 pm on the patio at
- Sugar Hill Distillery, 1166 Church St, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
December 20
- 7:30 AM - 8:25 Race Day Check in & Registration
- 8:30 AM - 5K & 10K Start
- 9:30 AM - Fun Run Start
Race Contact Info
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Reindeer Run 5K/10K.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Packet Pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
