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Lexus LaceUp Running Series – Riverside

Sun 8th Dec 2019
Riverside
2,500 participants
By Lexus LaceUp Running Series
Partly cloudy throughout the day
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Step into Christmas in this festive fun run. Great for all levels, expect Christmas carolers, lots of decorations and of course Santa. Come for the free reindeer's antlers and Santa hat, or simply to sign off an awesome year of running.

Distances in this event

Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
7:00am Sun 8th Dec 2019
$80
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5K
Run 5km
7:10am Sun 8th Dec 2019
$40
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1k Kid's race
Run 1km
9:45am Sun 8th Dec 2019
$20
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Lexus LaceUp Running Series – Riverside routes

The Riverside Half Marathon

The Riverside Reindeer Run Half Marathon starts and finishes at Fairmount Park, just north of downtown Riverside, CA.

The course runs west out of Fairmount Park and past Lake Evans before turning on Redwood Ave. Runners will follow the Santa Ana River Trail in the shadows of Mt. Rubidoux and run past Ryan Bonaminio Park.

Runners will leave the Santa Ana River trail briefly and run through a peaceful residential neighborhood. After returning to the Santa Ana River Trail, the course heads out to Anza Narrows Park, with great views of the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Runners will turn around here, and return to Fairmount Park on the Santa Ana River Trail.

Pace Groups: Pacers will go off at the following half marathon times: 1:30; 1:40; 1:50; 2:00; 2:15; 2:30; 2:45; 3:00; 4:00

Time limit: There is a four-hour time limit on the Half Marathon course. Participants need to maintain an 18:20 minute/mile.

The Riverside Reindeer Run 5K Loop

The 5k course starts in the same places as the Half Marathon.

The course runs west out of Fairmount Park and past Lake Evans before turning on Redwood Ave and running through a peaceful residential area. Runners will then turn onto Mission Ave. and return to Fairmount Park on the Santa Ana River Trail.

Get excited for the “Santa Lane”– a section of the course filled with holiday music, decorations and entertainment!

Kids Run

Let's make this a full family affair - if you’re excited about running, your kids will be, too! Help them learn about the joys of running by entering them into the Kids Run. Registration is just $20 per child and includes a race bib, finisher’s medal and event t-shirt. Parents are welcome to run alongside their kids or cheer for them at the start/finish line.

Runners will leave the expo area and run through Fairmont park and onto the race course. Kids will run approximately 1K before running through the official Riverside Reindeer Run finish arch and returning to cheering families and friends!

There will be a Kids Zone in the Health & Fitness Expo Area for games, tattoos (one thousand glitter tattoos!), coloring, hula hoops, and much more.

5K

Start Time: 7:10am

5km

Mostly Flat

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Event details

Finisher’s medal
Finisher’s t-shirt
Road
Closed roads
2500 participants

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Throw on your Christmas outfits and join hundreds of other cheery runners as you pound the pavements of Riverside this December. This scenic course will be sprinkled with a flurry of holiday cheer including carolers at the finish line, Santa Claus appearances and the Santa Lane a section of the course filled with holiday music, decorations and entertainment.

With three different races on offer - the Riverside Reindeer Run Half Marathon, 5k and Kids Run - this is an experience for the entire family.

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What’s Included

Half Marathon & 5k

Sierra Nevada beer coupon

Food truck brunch

Tech T-Shirt

Re-useable race bag

High-quality finisher’s medal

FREE Race photos

Santa Hat or Reindeer Antlers

Chip Timing

Aid Stations with Nuun Electrolytes and Honey Stinger Products

Age group awards

Kids run

T-Shirt

Race bib

High-quality finisher's medal

Santa hat or reindeer antlers

Raceday Logistics

Packet pickup information will be released in the coming months

Kit List

Christmas fancy dress is encouraged.

Every runner will receive either a commemorative Reindeer Antlers or Santa Hat which they can wear during the race.

Spectators

This is an awesome event for spectators. The race starts and finishes in a lively hub with music, food, beer, carolers, holiday cheer and a selfie-loving Santa - to be enjoyed by runners, friends and spectators alike.

Volunteers

The Riverside Reindeer Run could not happen without the amazing team of volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering, email [email protected]

FAQs

Can I change my race distance? If you have signed up for a race but would like to change your distance, you can easily do that. Just locate your confirmation email and follow the instructions.

Are strollers allowed? Yes. Runners with strollers will be asked to start at the back of their respective wave.

Will there be aid stations on course? There will be aid stations approximately every two miles on each course and at the finish line. Aid stations will be stocked with Nuun and Honey Stinger product.

What if I cannot finish the race? If you cannot complete the course there will be a vehicle available to bring you back to the finish line, so you can enjoy the Health and Fitness Expo and post-race brunch.

Where can I get my results? Results will be available at the Lexus space in the Health and Fitness expo area. In addition, results will also be posted online on the Laceup Running Series Website.

What is the time limit on the course? There is a four-hour time limit on the Half Marathon courses. Participants need to maintain a 18:20 minute/mile pace. Ventura marathon time limit is six hours. Participants that fall behind the time limit will be directed to the sidewalk by course staff or police officers. Participants will be allowed to finish the race but will not be guaranteed a finishing time.

Where can I check my gear during the event? There is a secure Gear Check available for all participants. You can drop off your items before the race and pick them up after the event.

Can I use headphones during the race? For safety reasons, we don’t recommend wearing headphones during the race. If runners choose to wear headphones during a race, we request they use a low volume enabling them to hear runners and traffic around them.