Gather your family, friends, and holiday cheer and join us on Saturday, November 15 for the Reindeer Run. With a two-mile course entirely within Brookfield Zoo Chicago, "fun run" under the lights while being one of the first to see Holiday Magic! 

Space is limited, don’t wait to register! 

All registered Reindeer Run participants will receive a commemorative Reindeer Run winter hat with registration.  
 

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Registration

TWO-MILE FUN RUN 
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Non-Member Registration: $45 Race Fee + Sign-Up Fee 
Member Registration: $40 Race Fee + Sign-Up Fee 
  
Fun run individually or with your family and friends! Strollers are welcome and children riding in strollers during the race do NOT need to be registered. Only those walking or running need to be registered. 
 

Race Day Schedule

5:30 p.m.  Registrants can enter and check in at Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s North Gate Entrance 
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Pavilions open with music, plus food and drinks will be available for purchase. 
7:00 p.m.  Reindeer Run begins! (Last call for bib pickup) 
9:00 p.m.  Zoo closes for runners and spectators 
 

Race Day Map

FAQs 

Where is packet pick-up? 

• There is no packet pick-up for Reindeer Run. Simply enter through the North Gate Entrance after 5:30 p.m. on the day of the run to receive your hat and race bib. 

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Are strollers allowed? 

• Yes, strollers are allowed. Runners and walkers with strollers are asked to line up last at the starting line. 
   

Will Reindeer Run be timed? Can I walk? 

• No, Reindeer Run is a non-competitive, fun run and will not be timed. Participants may walk the course. Prizes will not be awarded. 
   

Will animal buildings be open? 

• No, animal buildings will not be open during Reindeer Run. 
   

Can my family watch me? 

• Yes, but they will have very limited access to the Zoo. Spectators must remain in the designated spectator locations and may not wander the Zoo or Reindeer Run course. Only registered runners wearing their race bib are allowed on the course. Airhorns and noise makers are not allowed. 
   

Will food be available for purchase? 

• Yes, food will be available for purchase in the Pavilions during Reindeer Run. 

 
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL. EVENT WILL PROCEED RAIN, SHINE OR SNOW. PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.