Reindeer Fun Run News
Sandhills Race Series - Shout Out!

We are thrilled that the Sandhills Race Series, born at a Reindeer Fun Run meeting in 2010, has grown to be such a success. This year 14 races (maybe more) will be a part of the Spring & Fall series, and we are looking to expand into an Adventure Series too! This is just a “SHOUT OUT” to all of those who help to make the SRS so much fun to be a part of! Without their hard work, dedication to their events and the causes the serve, and a desire to help each other, the SRS wouldn’t be
2013 Reindeer Fun Run Logo?
We know it is early, but believe it or not May is when we usually start sharing the Reindeer Fun Run on event calendars, creating forms, and getting the website updated. And May is just around the corner. But in order to do that, we have to have our logo figured out. We have changed the logo each year, and we want to continue that tradition. We’d love to know what you think we should do to this year’s logo!
Here is a look back…
"Rein"check T-Shirts
We want to make sure everyone gets a shirt! If you didn’t get a T-Shirt on race-day you can pick it up at buyCalls, located at 164 NW Broad Street in Southern Pines, NC (upstairs between Morgan Miller & Framer’s Cottage). Missed awards and 12k Finisher Medals are also available at buyCalls.
buyCalls will be closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. To check buyCalls holiday hours, call Heather @ 910-684-4882.
Photos
Sayer Photography and other race photos are online. Also make sure to check out finish line photos from Carolina Snapshots!
Official times
Here is a link
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It is almost here! We wanted to pass along some information that we get asked about a lot…
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up starts Friday at noon. Your best bet is to let the first rush get through and come between 1:00 and 8:00 (please don’t come early, we won’t be ready). This year we have moved packet pick-up to Page Memorial Fellowship Hall which is right at the starting line on 104 South Poplar Street. We will also be collecting Cans & Coats for K2 Solutions Annual Drive at packet-pickup. Please bring what you can.
Parking
On race day
12ks of Christmas Song - Episcopal Day School
The Episcopal Day School Music Club recorded their version of the 12ks of Christmas at the Radio Station. Oh my gosh so cute!
Race Day Child Care
We are very excited to offer this new service for the Reindeer Fun Run! This year, both you and your spouse can run! Rugg Rats will be on-site for child care at Page Memorial Nursery (at the starting line). Call 910-695-0014 to make reservations. A portion of the proceeds will go back to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills through the Reindeer Fun Run. — at Page Memorial United Methodist Church.
Thanks again to Meridian 0!
Meridian Zero Degrees was already a supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills when they came on board with the Reindeer Fun Run in 2011 and we are so glad to have them as a sponsor!
Meridian Zero Degrees offers self-service solutions and is based in the Aberdeen area. Manufacturing kiosks and other self-service devices, Meridian Zero Degrees is the only top-tier self-service provider that has a complete metal fabrication in house! Make sure to check them out and don’t forget to come out and support the Boys & Girls Club at the Reindeer Fun Run on December 1st.
Average Race Times
We thought this was some pretty cool information and wanted to share…
Average Times for Leading
Race Distances from 2009-2012
| Distance | 2009 | 2012 | Change | % Change |
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| 5K Run | 30:30 | 31:47 | +1:17 | +4.04% |
| 10K Run | 1:01:01 | 1:02:28 | +1:27 | +2.34% |
| Half Mara | 3:30:01 | 3:30:20 | +0:18 | +0.15% |
| Marathon* | 4:33:18 | 4:33:13 | -0:04 | -0.03% |
| Olympic Tri | 2:52:53 | 2:55:55 | +3:02 | +1.73% |
| Half Iron | 5:59:43 | 6:05:49 | +6:06 | +1.73% |
| Ironman | 12:49:44 | 13:11:39 | +21:54 | +2.77% |
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* Marathon times were the only notable improvement.
Sample Sizes(’09/’12): 5K (2,705,308/3,431,895); 10K (834,692/954,978); Half Mar (124,606/98,632); Marathon (474,214/405,624); Oly Tri (78,551/86,849); Half Iron (53,285/61,639); Ironman (17,566/18,429)
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On-site Child Care from Rugg Rats

The Reindeer Fun Run will be partnering with Rugg Rats to provide on-site child care. Trying to help out those parents who want to both run while the kids play. Do it! And then let the kids run the Egg Nog Jog and play in the Chick-fil-A Kids Zone. We’re still working out the details, but we will keep you posted…






























