Posts Tagged ‘5k’
Southern Pines' Biggest Race Gets Bigger
Early registrations have been flying in – and we’re excited! This will be the biggest Reindeer Fun Run yet, with every level of runner and walker well represented. The finale to the Sandhills Race Series first season and the new 10k is bringing out the serious runners, and the costumes, fantastic live music, food, fun and games are there for folks just looking for a good time and some exercise. The Chick-fil-A Egg Nog Jog and Kids Zone is also adding some serious fun to the event, with Pony Rides, Santa, obstacle course, along with the crowd favorite 1/2 mile kid’s run making it a great day for the whole family. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there – and remember, 100% of proceeds go to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills!
Turkey Trot | Pinehurst, NC
The next Sandhills Race Series event is the FirstHealth Turkey Trot. With a 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, and 1 Mile Fun Run, the 30th Annual Turkey Trot will be held on November 20, with all races starting at FirstHealth Center for Health and Fitness in Pinehurst, NC. Information about the Turkey Trot and other area races can be found at sandhillsracesereis.com.
Autumnfest sets new attendance record for races
In it’s 32nd year, Autumnfest experienced its highest participation ever for the 5k and fun run. Thanks in large part to the new Sandhills Race Series which was stared by Reindeer Fun Run Race Coordinator, Sallie Beth Johnson, Co-founder David Petsolt, Race Directors from Miles for Mira, Turkey Trot & Autumnfest, and the Sandhills Striders. The 250 participants for the event eclipses the previous record of 140. Congratulations Autumnfest on a great event!
Sandhills Race Series
The Reindeer Fun Run is excited to be part of the Sandhills Race Series. The fall series will also include Autumnfest (5k), Miles for Mira (5k), and the Turkey Trot (5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon).
Goals of the Sandhills Race Series include:
- Increase participation in local races and running-related activities
- Coordinate an annual schedule of local races
- Offer support and resources for the development and implementation of events that meet safety and professional race management standards
- Create a pool of trained, experienced volunteers for local races
5k Route Record @ 16:25
Our 2009 5k record setter Sean Dunlap has a compelling and wonderfully written blog post about the race – We encourage all runners to read it.




















