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Will we get finisher medals?

Finisher medals are hard to do with a virtual finish line, so we’re skipping the hardware this year.

Does the Reindeer Fun Run benefit a charity?

You know it! We’ve been donating our proceeds to the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills since this race was born, and we’ve donated over $350,000 so far. This year we know they need our help more than ever, so we hope everyone in the community (and beyond!) will join in the Virtual RFR fun!

Is the Boys and Girls Club doing anything to help with COVID-related hardships in the Sandhills community?

The Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills has been working hard since schools closed last spring to keep families fed and supported throughout this crisis. (Our Team Green charity has been helping with the feeding part through our Neighbors Feeding Neighbors initiative!) During COVID-19, they’ve distributed more than 247,000 free meals so no child no goes hungry. As the Club has reopened at reduce...

Will you provide course recommendations and maps?

We’ve got courses posted for the 5k—you can choose from our most recent Aberdeen course, or take it old school with the original Southern Pines course. And of course you can always come up with your own course, whether you’re in the Sandhills, San Diego, or Spain! When it comes to the 12k, we don’t feel comfortable suggesting our standard course, as we depend on the good folks in the Aberdeen pol...

Should I dress up?

YES! Yes you should dress up! YES! We may not be all together, but we still want to celebrate the fun and festivity of the Reindeer Fun Run virtually, so please send us pictures and go all out with the costumes. There will be a contest and there will be a winner!

Do we still get shirts?

We know you love your annual RFR shirt, and if you register by November 15, you’ll get a technical race t-shirt to add to your collection! (Reindeers In Training who are running the kids Egg Nog Jog will get cotton t-shirts.)

Is there an in-person packet pickup?

Yes—packet pick up is November 30 and December 1 at FirstHealth Fitness Pinehurst from 12-7 each day!

Will you award age group winners this year?

With no way to standardize the course, we’re focusing on the “FUN” part of the Fun Run this year. Although we won’t recognize official winners, we do hope you’ll challenge yourself to snag a PR and post your times! And remember, everyone who helps the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills is a winner in our book!

Do I have to wear a mask when I run?

Local regulations (and a little more of that common sense and courtesy) are key here too. We won’t tell you that you must mask up, but if you do prefer to wear a flexible and breathable face covering that’s easy to pull up and down as needed, we’ve got a terrific BUFF® as part of our race gear this year! If you register at the Rudolph Club or Santa’s Nice List level by 11/15, you’ll get one with ...

When should I run?

The beauty of a virtual run is FLEXIBILITY. You can complete your run any time during the first two weeks of December!

Is there a registration deadline?

You can register to run any time before December 14, but if you want gear, make sure to register by November 15!

How does a “Virtual” run work?

Much of the process is the same—you choose your distance and donation level, register (by 11/15 if you want gear!) and train (or not...you call the shots!). The only difference comes on race day. Instead of running all together on one day, you’ll run any time and place you’d like during the first two weeks of December!

Do people dress up?

You don't have to, but those that do sure look like they're having fun!

How do I change races?

Easy! Well, kinda easy. Here are the directions from RunSignUp--you can also switch at packet-pickup, but it is faster to do before-hand. Sign In to RunSignUp Go to your Profile Click My Registered Races Click Manage Registration next to the registration that you would like to transfer to another race Click the Transfer To Another Race menu item Find the race that you woul...

Will participating help my place on Santa’s Nice List?

Absolutely. We have direct evidence that participating in the Reindeer Fun Run will increase your likelihood of being on Santa's Nice List by up to 250%. Wearing antlers during your run almost assures you a spot on the coveted list.

Do I have to pay for kids in a stroller?

Nope, as long as they are in a stroller, there is no charge for having them along for the ride.

Is there a tech-support phone number?

If you are having issues registering, please visit RunSignUp at https://runsignup.com/Contact-Us. They have great information there and a way to contact them if you can't find answers to technical issues. We have learned that 99% of registration issues can be alleviated with a newer web browser (some old browsers are just not very forgiving).

What time will I finish?

It all depends on your pace (minutes per mile). But, here are some rough calculations you can share with those who have come out to watch and cheer you on: Pace Chart Race 12k 5k Egg Nog Jog Distance (miles) 7.66 3.10 0.50 9:00 AM 12k Start 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 5k Start&nb...

Is there a training program?

Our Training Partner FirstHealth Fitness has created a special training program just for you. It's called Earn Your Antlers. You can learn more about it on our training page. Also, you should totally join FirstHealth--their places are awesome.

I don’t care about the gear–can I walk/run without paying?

Of course the answer is no! Someone who runs a race without paying is called a Bandit. Here is an article in Runners World about Bandits. 100% of proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills--do you really want to take money away from these great kids?. And, the gear is awesome.

Are the courses USATF certified?

The 5k & 12k are both USATF certified. Details can be found on their respective pages. The Egg Nog Jog was certified by Santa as 800 meters (1/2 mile).

How much are the races?

You can get race pricing on our registration page. Sign up early though, because prices increase the closer we get to the event! But, even if you sign up late, it all goes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills.

Can I be a vendor on race day?

On race-day, we will have sponsor tents at the finish line and in the Kids Zone. If you would like to become a sponsor of the Reindeer Fun Run, please take a look at our sponsorship page. We'd love to have you join in the fun and promote your business as a sponsor! If you have other services that you think would benefit the Reindeer Fun Run, please reach out to us on our contact us page....

Isn’t Eggnog supposed to be one word?

Good call out. Yes, it is, but we like the way it looks as Egg Nog Jog :-)

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