AdventHealth Howey-in-the-Hills Reindeer Dash 5K presented by LiveTrends Design Group

AdventHealth Howey-in-the-Hills Reindeer Dash 5K presented by LiveTrends Design Group is held in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, on December 12, 2026, with a 5K start at 8:30 a.m. You can run or walk the 3.1-mile course, which follows paved roads and passes through a scenic nature preserve. Registration includes a chip-timed bib, a race shirt, a finisher medal, snacks, and a drink. Proceeds go to local nonprofits, awards are given across age and gender categories, team discounts are offered, and a virtual option is available if you cannot make it in person.

This is a road 5K on a mostly paved surface, which makes it a good first race or a chance to test a faster pace in the cool of a Florida December morning. A short build of 4 to 6 weeks with three easy runs a week and one session of short pickups is enough to feel confident at the start. Note the course rules: no pets or unauthorized vehicles, and strollers should line up at the back.