Run for a Great Cause
Reindeer Run for the Children 5k-10k-Fun Run
The Service League of Cherokee County hosts the Reindeer Run for the Children to raise vital funds to support children and families in need within our community. Proceeds help provide essentials such as food, clothing, and housing. More than a holiday race, the event is an opportunity for our community to come together and make a lasting difference in the lives of Cherokee County’s children.
Race day details
Description
Please join us for the 2026 Annual Run for the Children 5K, 10K and Fun Run, hosted by The Service League of Cherokee County. The race will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton GA.
Early Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup will be at Fleet Feet, 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton GA on December 4th between 5PM-7PM.
Race Day Schedule
Race Day Registration and packet pickup begins at 7AM. Registration Fee $40. Fun Run starts at 8AM. 5K and 10K starts at 8:30AM.
Shirts and Goodies
Shirts are guaranteed if registered before 11/1/26. Registrations received from that date through race day are not guaranteed a shirt or size. There will be bananas and waters after the race.
Awards
5K and 10K Awards will be presented to top Overall Male and Female, 1 Overall Masters Male and Female plus 3 deep in standard age groups beginning with 10 and Under up to 80 and Over. Fun Run finishers will receive a commemorative ribbon. A $1,000.00 cash prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants.
Timing and Results
The race will be accurately timed by BT Race Timing. This race WILL NOT be chip timed. Please fill out the finish card, handed to you as you finish. Put your name, age, bib number and gender on the card, no need to put your time. Please turn in your card at the results boards for it to be posted. Failure to turn in your card will prohibit you from receiving an award on race day. Complete results will be posted to RunSignUp.com, BTRaceTiming.com, Athlinks.com and RunGeorgia.com after the race.
Run with us, or sponsor the run.
Sponsorship and registration details are announced ahead of each run.