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Reindeer Fun Run Emoticon 3:o)

We created our own emoticon last year. Look for this on a special edition shirt this fall...

23rd Annual Tour de Moore

Hey runners! How about a little biking to keep those legs fresh! Our friends at the Sandhills Cycling Club are proud to host the 23rd Annual Tour de Moore Classic to benefit the Moore County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. While you may not be able to ride the Tour de France, you can enjoy a fully-supported, hilly, challenging and fun ride around beautiful Moore County in the heart of the ...

Reindeer Fun Run: 12ks of Christmas

We think we have it, our new 12ks of Christmas course. Here is what set out to accomplish with our new addition... First, our thinking... We figured that if we are going to redo something, that we should start from the simplest layout. For that reason we eliminated the three areas that caused the most coordination and/or potential for confusion, and tried to add as few streets as possible. Th...

Registration is Live!

The 2012 registration is live for the Reindeer Fun Run 5k/12k! Here are a few new things for the 6th Annual Reindeer Fun Run... 12ks of Christmas: Set your PR for a 12k on our expanded longer course (anyone want to write the song?). Performance shirts: Long sleeve performance shirts are now available for the 5k & 12k. Race start: Last year was BEAUTIFUL, but it is December after all ...

2012 Reindeer Fun Run Logo

Our reindeer changes his costume every year. Last year he donned the Aberdeen tartan scarf. This year, the reindeer is racing hard, with a tartan headband instead.

2012 Fall Series and Bonus Events - check out these other great races! Cara – Run for their Lives Sanford, NC Aug 25 Bonus Event 10k, 5k, 1/2 Mile 1 in 8k Pinehurst, NC Sep 8 Performance Points! Participation Points 8k, 1k Autumnfest Southern Pines, NC Oct 6 Performance Points! Participation Points 5k, 1 Mile Miles for MIRA...

New Race Director

We are excited to welcome Brian Povish as the new Race Director for the Reindeer Fun Run! Sallie Beth Johnson is moving away :( but will be back on race day to run and enjoy. THANK YOU Sallie Beth for the past 5 years helping us start and build the Reindeer Fun Run! And thank you Brian for jumping in and helping us continue to grow the event. You both rock!!

Sandhills Race Series | Trident Marketing

Trident Marketing has been the primary sponsor of the Reindeer Fun Run since day 1. Actually, from about day -364 when we first got the idea. They have now expanded their commitment to the community and running by becoming a co-presenter of the Sandhills Race Series along with FirstHealth Centers for Health and Fitness. Props to Trident!

Google and Facebook

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Pinestock

Following Springfest in Souther Pines, Pinestock is a Musicfestival with Oysters, Burgers, Beer & Bands. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills. Come on out!

Record Donation

We are proud to announce that the 2011 Reindeer Fun Run was able to give $27,000.00 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills! Boys & Girls Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are tr...

5k / 10k Video

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Thank you!

We want to thank everyone who came out today to run, walk, and cheer at the 5th Annual Reindeer Fun Run! To see Poplar street totally disappear as far as the eye could see with runners & walkers, adults & kids, pets & costumes was absolutely fantastic! We also want to send a special thank you to the Town of Aberdeen for hosting the Reindeer Fun Run. To pull of a fifth year event in ...

Race Day Results

The first round of race-day results are now online, here. As with every race, there will be some corrections after the event, so if you see anything incorrect, please let us know!

Race Day Information

[caption id="attachment_2040" align="alignright" width="300" caption="race day information for your mobile device."][/caption] Just a few more days until the 2011 Reindeer Fun Run in Aberdeen, NC. Registrations have been flying in, and volunteers are getting themselves ready to put on what we hope is the best Reindeer Fun Run yet. We will be updating Race Day Information at https://reindeerfu...

1st 1,000 Runners

Be one of the first 1,000 runners to cross the finish line of the 5k/10k December 3rd and get this ultra-cool water bottle from the Reindeer Fun Run and Dr. Henry Orthodontics! Dr. Henry and us are trying to give you some extra motivation to cross the finish line in your best time! :-D <- that's a smily face after braces!

Turkey Trot

The Annual Turkey Trot (one of our favorite events) is Saturday, November 19th. With great new courses 5k, 10k and Half Marathon courses, the 31st Annual Turkey Trot should be a really fun event. The Reindeer Fun Run crew will be there too at the Sandhills Race Series tent signing people up for the 5th Annual Reindeer Fun Run. Hope to see you at both races!

Who’s Coming

The registrations are pouring in, and we curious to look at where everyone is coming from. Here's the answer! Looks like it will be a great turnout - 68 different cities represented so far... Aberdeen , NC Fuquay-Varina, NC Raeford, NC Apex, NC Godwin, NC Raleigh, NC Asheboro, NC Goldston, NC Reidsville, NC Augusta , GA Greensboro, NC Roanoke, VA Bahama, NC...

Christmas Parade

The Annual Christmas Parade will be held on December 10th at 3:00 p.m. in Historic Downtown Aberdeen. The Parade is part of Christmas in Aberdeen: A Hometown Holiday Tradition and will include floats, bands, clowns, antique cars, Beauty Queens, scouts, and Santa. Come on out for a great time and a fun event promoting local shopping, dining, and good times.

T-Shirt

Everyone who registers for the Reindeer Fun Run will of course be getting the coveted long-sleeve t-shirt (that one is a surprise), but this year we wanted to add a fun, retro short-sleeve shirt to celebrate our 5th anniversary. Order now, and pick it up at packet pick-up! As with everything, 100% goes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills. 5th Anniversary Commemorative T-Shirt We...

Festival of Trees

We have a tree at the Festival of Trees again this year. The Festival of Trees is a great cause supporting the Sandhills Children's Center. Make sure to visit the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst to see all the great trees.

fun | fun | fast

The fastest runners in the area, elves pushing strollers, and sleighs pulled by puppies. They're all coming out to the Reindeer Fun Run on Saturday, December 3. The Reindeer Fun Run is an event for all ages and abilities and a great way to kick off the holiday season! Chick-fil-A Kids Zone (Santa/Pony Rides/Games) Adult Zone Beer Tent Live Music Food More fun than you can shake...

Southern Pines Parade

December 10 at 1pm. The Moore County Driving Club decorates their horses and carriages for Christmas and drives them through the historic district in downtown Southern Pines. Trotting along part of the initial Reindeer Fun Run Course, this parade is sure to get you into the holiday spirit!

Blessing of the Hounds

One of our favorite events is coming up... On November 24th, the Blessing of the Hounds in beautiful Southern Pines Horse Country is a spectacle to cherish. Hundreds gather along Youngs Road on Thanksgiving Day morning to watch horse and hound, tailgate with friends, and join the hunters for a Thanksgiving Day blessing. The Blessing of the Hounds November 24, 10 a.m. Moore County Hounds Hobb...

The fun is coming!

The event for all of North Carolina keeps getting bigger and keeps getting better! The 5k curves through the historic downtown neighborhoods of Aberdeen, NC with rolling hills and wide turns. The 10k incorporates the 5k route along with a scenic tour of Bethesda, and the Malcolm Blue Farm. Both courses finish on a sloping downhill toward downtown Aberdeen and historic Union Station. This FU...

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