Reindeer Run - Lakewood

Reindeer Run - Lakewood is held at Lakewood Park in Lakewood, Ohio, on December 13, 2026. The 400-meter Dasher Dash for children opens the morning at 8:45 a.m., and the 5K run/walk and the Merry Mile walk both follow at 9:00 a.m. Live music, food and refreshments are on site, and proceeds go to the organization Love Doesn't Shove.

Having a children's race, a walk and a timed 5K within fifteen minutes of each other makes this a straightforward family morning rather than a logistical puzzle. Runners of any level fit in, and a finisher ornament goes to everyone who completes the course, which is a better souvenir than most December races hand out. If you want to race the 5K, warm up before the Dasher Dash goes off, while the park is still quiet.