Raphael's Reindeer Run & Kids Dash

2024 RAPHAEL'S REINDEER RUN AND KIDS DASH!

Raphael's Reindeer Run

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th @ 9:00 AM (2024)

The second annual Raphael's Reindeer Run is a family fun run or walk event to kick off the holiday season! The 5K race will start and end at Paul Bunyan Park right in front of Paul of Babe. You'll get enjoy great views of Lake Bemidji as you cruise through the 3.1 miles!

Race Includes:

Crewneck Sweatshirt
Raphael's Donuts
Coffee and Hot Chocolate from Cantabria Coffee Company
Awards for Top Finishers

This event is not chip-timed. There will be a clock running for participants to view their finish time as they cross the finish line, but there will be no official clocked times.

Kids Dash

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29th @ 5:30 PM (2024)

Join us for the second annual Kids Dash just before the Night We Light Parade on November 29th at 5:30pm on Beltrami Avenue! It will start on Beltrami Avenue between 4th and 5th St NW near the Science Center, and it ends at the corner of Beltrami and 3rd Ave., so it is about a two block dash (see map below). All participants must register online prior to the event.

All participants will receive an Official Kids Dash Medal!

Suggested age - 12 and under.

NEW FOR 2024!

Bemidji Holiday Running Series!

Participate in the Turkey Trot, Raphael's Reindeer Run, and the Ugly Sweater Run, and you will receive an official Bemidji Holiday Running Series Medal!

You must register for each race individually. Click below to sign up for the other two holiday 5k races!