Reindeer Fun Run 2007: A Perfect Day with My Mother
The Reindeer Fun Run is a very special race for me. Not only is it the most fun race ever, but it commemorates the last normal day I had with my mother before she passed away on December 22, 2007.
It was the first year of the run, held in Southern Pines. I knew mom didn't have much time left. The doctor gave her six weeks to live. We had ma...
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Signal over Murphy Insurance
We were out and about in Southern Pines, and saw this Gingerbread Man "signal" over Mike Murphy's Nationwide Insurance office. It looks like someone must need help! Sponsor Murphy Insurance is of course a resource for that, but what do you think the signal is all about?
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Jackie Joyner-Kersey to speak at Pinecrest High School on September 24
Jackie Joyner-Kersey is widely regarded as one of the finest American female athletes of the 20th century, and aspiring athletes in Southern Pines will have the opportunity to hear her speak later this month.
Joyner-Kersey's visit to Southern Pines is part of a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills, who remains a valuable partner of the Reindeer Fun Run. She will speak at Pinec...
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First Friday Southern Pines
The Reindeer Fun Run crew will be slinging drinks at First Friday. Come on out for the final show of the season with Cody ChestnuTT.
Universally hailed as a thrilling new figure in music for his edgy, lo-fi debut, The Headphone Masterpiece, back in 2002, Cody ChesnuTT is a soul troubadour whose frank, socially conscious ruminations on life continue to challenge popular notions of what modern s...
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Reindeer spotted in Southern Pines
As many will remember, several months ago a reindeer was spotted in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It appears that same reindeer has now made his way across town to Southern Pines. While it could be part of a larger heard, the flashy red sneakers do most likely mean this is the same one photographed by a golfer earlier in the year.
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Reindeer Fun Run | Reindeer “Fun”raiser
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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 ...
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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!
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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.
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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...
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Chili Cook Off
If you're looking for some fun, check out the Chili Cook Off on November 12. The Hugs Across America Fundraiser is being presented by O'Donnell's Pub and Cross Fit Southern Pines and benefits Wounded Warrior. If you think culinary skills are up to it, enter your chili to win. For information visit facebook.com/hugschili.
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First Friday Southern Pines
October 7 is the last First Friday of the year, and the Reindeer Fun Run crew will be there again, slinging wine & beer to raise money for both the Sunrise Theater and Reindeer Fun Run's favorite, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills.
The band: Dangermuffin!!!!!
The brew: Lonerider Brewing
The food: Dog Nation Grill
The fun: Rolling Video Games
Hope to see you out there!
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Autumnfest
This fall, the Sandhills Race Series has 3 featured races and 5 bonus events. After 30 years, Autumnfest will offer it's first certified course and computerized timing on October 1, and be the first of the featured events. The Reindeer Fun Run will be the finale to the Sandhills Race Series season on December 3, and will be at the Sandhills Race series tent during Autumnfest taking registrations...
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Trident Marketing
We are thrilled that Trident Marketing is again the Jolly Old Saint Nick sponsor of the Reindeer Fun Run! That's 5 years in a row! Thank you Trident for all of your support. Learn more about Trident Marketing here!
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Reindeer “Fun”raiser
We are celebrating the 5th Annual Reindeer Fun Run with our 1st Annual Reindeer "Fun"raiser to Benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills.
Every year we donate 100% of the proceeds of the Reindeer Fun Run to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills. Together with you, this year we want to do even more! We encourage you to set a fitness goal for yourself, and a "Fun"raising goal that...
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2011 Sandhills Race Series | Fall Series
Take a look at the great 2011 Fall Schedule for the Sandhills Race Series. The Reindeer Fun Run is proud to again be the finale to a great season.
Run for their Lives!
Sanford, NC
Aug 27
Fall Kick-off - Bonus
Participation Points
Cause: Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption
5k, 10k, 1/2 Mile
1 in 8k Rally for the Cure
Pinehurst, NC
Sep 10
Bonus Event
Particip...
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2011 Fall Series
The Sandhills Race Series has some fantastic races this season including Run for their Lives in Sanford, 1 in 8k in Pinehurst, Chevy to the Levee in Lumberton, Autumnfest in Southern Pines, Turkey Trot in Pinehurst, and the finale - the Reindeer Fun Run in Aberdeen. We hope you get out to all of them!
You can get the whole line-up at sandhillsraceseries.com
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SRS Spring Series
First the inaugural fall series, and now the spring series... every single race in the Sandhills Race Series has broken their attendance record! In the fall it was AutumnFest (Southern Pines), Miles for Mira (Southern Pines), Turkey Trot (Pinehurst) and the Reindeer Fun Run (Southern Pines, now Aberdeen) that all set records. This spring, ShamRock 'N Roll (Whispering Pines), Run for the Ribbons (...
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Half Marathon?
We want to grow the Reindeer Fun Run each and every year. In 2010 we added a 10k, the Chick-fil-A Kids Zone and the Blitzen Bash. In 2011, along with a new location, we are adding on the the after party, tailgating, and more charity fundraising opportunities. But, we aren't yet satisfied. So, we're thinking... what about a half-marathon? We'd love to hear what you think!
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Pinestock Oysterfest
Our favorite charity - the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills is having its annual Pinestock event - this year along side the Jr. League of Moore County's Oysterfest. Come out to the corner of Bennett and New York on April 30th (following Springfest), for live music, food & drinks!
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United Way
The Reindeer Fun Run will be peddling to support the United Way of Moore County's Tour de Trike. Come on out to the 3rd annual Tricycle Race on April 28th at 5:30 pm in downtown Southern Pines.
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Record Donation
REINDEER FUN RUN
News Release
SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Attracting serious runners to recreational walkers, families and pets, the Reindeer Fun Run, benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills, annually brings community spirit to downtown Southern Pines. As part of the new Sandhills Race Series, this year’s 4th annual charitable event held on December 4, 2010 attracted over 1,950 partici...
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2011 Reindeer Fun Run
Update: While we were not able to continue the tradition in Southern Pines, we have been overwhelmed by the support of our new location, Aberdeen, NC. From town planners, police, fire department, parks & recreation, merchants guild and many many more, it has been truly inspiring to see a community come together to create a great event, help a great local cause, and show the world what it can ...
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Southern Pines Business
One of the great results we have seen from our Reindeer Fun Runners Survey is the positive economic impact the event has on Southern Pines. 51% of all responders said they stayed in Southern Pines after the event to shop and dine. With almost 2,000 runners + 1,000 fans, that's a lot of people, and a great thing for the merchants of Southern Pines.
Runners from everywhere...
Many of our runne...
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Runners Everywhere
This is a cool map showing where all of this year's participants came from. Click on any area to zoom in.
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