- April 1, 2025
Children at the starting line got ready for the start of the race.
Runners lined up at the starting line.
The race kicked off around 7 a.m.
Several women dressed in reindeer costumes helped cheer on the runners during the race.
Participants ran several laps around the plaza during the 5K.
Participants ran several laps around the plaza during the 5K.
Participants ran several laps around the plaza during the 5K.
Participants ran several laps around the plaza during the 5K.
Participants ran several laps around the plaza during the 5K.
Clay Marsh placed second overall in the men's division.
Friends Jackson, left, Jacob, center, and Hayden had fun racing together.
Participants ran several laps around the plaza during the 5K.
Rossenllini Watson crossed the finish line.
Miles Martinez competed in the race with his family.
A group of friends posed with their medals after running the race together.
Ron Mueller got his photo taken with the Chick-fill-A cow after the race.
Jennifer, left, Julia, center, and Nelia Pacheco get a photo with Santa, his reindeer and the Chick-fil-A cow.
Matthew Ploeckelmann came in first in the kids’ fun run.
Rafael Rivera participated in the fun run.
The top finishers for the women received their reindeer trophies at the end of the race.
The top finishers for the men each received a reindeer trophy after the race.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
Awards were given out to the top three finishers of each age group.
WINTER GARDEN Despite chilly temperature and persistent drizzle on Saturday, Dec. 9, racers came out to compete in the Observer Media Group’s annual Reindeer Run 5K at Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. Runners ran several laps around the shopping plaza before crossing the finish line and receiving their medal. Awards were also given out to the top three finishers of each age group.