Reynolds Fdn Reindeer Run 5K & 1 mile run/walk

Reynolds Fdn Reindeer Run 5K & 1 mile run/walk takes place in Beach Haven, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Both formats start together at 9:00 a.m.: a 5K and a 1-mile run and walk. Beach Haven sits on Long Beach Island on the Jersey Shore, so this is a coastal, flat-feeling road race in the quiet off-season.

The two distances cover a wide range. The mile gives kids, walkers and anyone easing back into running a short, friendly option, while the 5K is enough to test your fitness and go after a time on flat ground. Flat coastal roads and cool late-November air are a decent combination for a fast 3.1 miles, though wind off the ocean can make an out-and-back feel uneven. Three or four weeks of consistent running is ample preparation, and a windproof layer for the start line is worth packing.