Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Country's Reindeer Run

Columbus, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Dec 3, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Country's Reindeer Run

This is a kids' race, open to children through eighth grade, held on Broad Street in Columbus. The route is short enough that even the youngest runners finish strong, and the course runs through the kind of downtown block that feels right for a holiday morning.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at Country's on Broad, with a race-morning window as well. After the race, the crowd sticks around for the Bi-City Christmas Parade, and there are hotdogs, hot chocolate, and treats from the Icy Girl out front.

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Country's Reindeer Run 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

1 Miles Results · 2025

380finishers

6:19winner

10:48median

20:16cutoff

Top 3: Antonio Sampson Jr (6:19) · E. Carden (6:28) · I. Taylor (6:29)

The Country's Reindeer Run has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile12/5/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Country's Reindeer Run

Will I finish last at the Country's Reindeer Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 10:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 20:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Country's Reindeer Run a good first 1 Miles?

A field of 380 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Country's Reindeer Run?

The 1 Miles winner ran 6:19 while the median finisher took 10:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.