Aberdeen is very excited to host the Reindeer Fun Run for the third year and hope all our citizens will be on hand to support the participants and join the fun downtown after the race. This year’s event will be Saturday, December 7, 2013 and will include a 5K Run/Walk and 12K Run (for more serious competitors), the ever popular Egg Nog Jog for kids 9 and under, a costume competition for race participants, and an After Party held in Downtown Aberdeen with lots of fun events for kids and adults (Kids’ Zone open from 9:30 a.m. to Noon).

A large crowd of participants and spectators are anticipated during the morning hours and some streets that are included in the routes will be closed for the duration of the race. While some streets will have one lane open during the race, leaving and entering driveways may not be possible while runners are on the Route. Planning your morning with this information in mind will help to avoid conflicts and inconveniences. It is expected that all roads will be re-opened no later than 12:00 noon. To view map of streets to be closed due to race routes, click here.

Aberdeen thanks you for supporting this great community event and 100% of the proceeds from the race go to The Boys & Girls’ Clubs of the Sandhills. For more information please visit www.reindeerfunrun.com or contact Planning Staff at (910) 944-7024.

The Model Train Club will be open during the Reindeer Fun Run event. Visit the Depot to see the model railroad and trains running. The Depot is located at 100 E. Main Street, Downtown Aberdeen. The event is free and open to the public.