Event Description

Come out to our Annual Run for the Children REINDEER RUN 5K and Fun Run Etowah River Park in Canton GA. Presented by The Service League of Cherokee County, a volunteer group of 100 women who work year-round to raise funds for local, needy children. Funds raised during this event and other activities, including RIVERFEST and the Dancing for the Children Celebrity Dance Challenge, provide for necessities like clothing, eyeglasses and utilities while also supporting camps, scholarships and much more.

THIS YEAR, THE COURSE IS CERTIFIED! The race is an Official AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event.  Certification #GA18043WC

Event details and schedule

Early Packet Pickup and registration will be 12/3/21 at Etowah River Park from 5PM to 7PM.

Race day registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:30AM at Etowah River Park

Fun Run starts at 8AM

5K starts at 8:30AM

Awards: Top Overall Male & Female 5K runners, Top Male & Female Masters and top 3 Males & Females in 10 year age groups will receive awards. Fun Run finishers will receive a commemorative ribbon. A cash prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants.

Shirts and Goodies: All pre-registered runners and “Santa's Helpers” will receive a commemorative long-sleeve shirt. Shirts are NOT guaranteed for runners signing up on race day. The Service League cannot be responsible for distributing shirts after race day.  There will be plenty of refreshments. 

Results and Timing: Finish line management and results provided by Classic Race Services with results posted to www.classicraceservices.com, www.active.com, www.athlinks.com.

Series Affiliation: The race is part of the 2021 Black Bag Race Series.

Other Info: In case of rain or snow, the races will go on.  Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time.  If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time.  Sorry, no refunds.