Reindeer run for family fun
Entry fee includes pass to botanical conservatory
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“The first Reindeer Run 5K will be Saturday in downtown Fort Wayne beginning at 10:30 a.m. in front of Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

As the name implies, there will be reindeer (and Santa) present. However, they will not run. Well, at least the live ones won’t be running. There figures to be plenty of costumed reindeer in attendance.

“For several years I’ve wanted to put on a holiday-themed race downtown,” Harper said. “I’ve talked with (Conservatory manager) Mitch Sheppard many times about different ideas. I think just the thought of supporting the conservatory was a great idea.””

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The race entry of $15 will include a free pass for two people to view the conservatory.

The other element to the race is the costumes. Harper wanted to be clear that costumes are not mandatory for runners, but there will be several awards for best costume: best overall costume, best costumed couple, best costumed parent and child, and best costumed child.”

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“The Reindeer Run 5K, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, downtown Fort Wayne. There will be race awards and awards for best holiday-themed costumes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. Entry is $15. Details: Reindeer5K.com.”

From Reindeer5k.com:

“A fun holiday run from its start on Calhoun Street next to the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory to its finish back in front of the Conservatory on Jefferson.
Held in conjunction with the Conservatory’s visits with Santa and a pair of live reindeer.”

Event Date: Dec. 13, 2008 (Saturday)
Location: Botanical Conservatory

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“Start is on Calhoun Street. Runners will then proceed south on Calhoun before crossing to Harrison and zooming back north to Jefferson where they will turn and finish back in front of the Botanical Conservatory.

There will be a prize category for the best costumed runner, the best costumed couple, and the best custumed parent and child.

Runners will be able to enjoy the Conservatory’s gardens after the race.”