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

Welcome to the AdventHealth Reindeer Dash 5K presented by LiveTrends Design Group — a festive, high-energy race that brings the heart of the running community to the streets of Howey-in-the-Hills. This beloved hometown event is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of movement, community, and giving back. Each year, runners and walkers of all ages come together to kick off the holiday season while supporting the town that graciously hosts us.

As the grand finale of the FloDash race season, the Reindeer Dash is a meaningful way to close out the year — surrounded by cheering spectators, festive spirit, and familiar faces who return year after year. From first-timers to seasoned racers, participants love the welcoming atmosphere, well-marked course, and the joy of finishing strong alongside friends and family.

This event is made possible through the incredible support of our partners, volunteers, and local leaders. We are proud to work alongside AdventHealth, LiveTrends Design Group, the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills, local law enforcement, and our finish-line beverage sponsor JB Boondocks. Most of all, we are grateful for our volunteers — the true magic makers — who bring this event to life and help us give back to the community in a meaningful way. Join us and be part of a race that feels like home. 🎄🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

All participants will receive a chip timed bib, a race shirt, a finisher's medal and a post race snack and beverage. All runners and walkers on the course MUST BE REGISTERED. Anyone running without a bib is subjecting themselves to a misdemeanor and putting the race in jeopardy.  If you want to pace a child, spouse or friend, you MUST register as well. BANDIT AND PACING RULES

Participant donations along with part of the proceeds from the race will go to the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills to help local non profit organizations like the local food pantry.  Please consider making a donation of any kind to help our  neighbors. 

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What do you get with your entry? All registered participants receive a time chipped race bib, jingle bells for their shoes, a candy cane, custom high quality Santa Hoodie Shirt (register early to guarantee your size), finish line medal, post race hot cocoa if it's cold to warm you up and a free draft beer or soft drink ticket from our finish line sponsor JB Boondocks! Please refer to the flyer at the bottom of this page. The men's club  will be selling pancake breakfast to benefit local charities.

Packet Pick-up will be at Dash Sports (741 W Montrose Street,  Clermont, FL 34711) from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Friday December 11th &  7:00 AM -8:15 AM race morning by the start and finish. Registration during packet pickup day & race day will be $55. You must register on your own device, we will not have paper registration.

Virtual Packets:   Packets will automatically be shipped within two weeks after the race and will either have a paper bib or digital one via email. We cannot ship outside the US. Feel free to post a picture of yourself completing the race and tag us @flodashevents #flodashrunner #virtualrace

Race start 8:30 AM  Participants will be asked to line up practicing social distancing based on pace. Times will be based on chip not gun time. 

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Awards  The amazing awards provided by Live Trends Design Group will be announced around 9:30 AM. Categories are top 3 Male and Female overall, First Male and Female Masters, First Male and Female Grand Masters and top 3 Male and Female in 5 year age groups, starting with 9 and under up to 75 and over.  You may log in to our results page to view the results post race as participants finish. 

Team/ Family Discount!! Bring the whole gang and take advantage of our family pricing when 4 or more members  register under the same Team / Family name. Teams of 4 or more will receive $5 off each participant. Upon creating the team, the first 3 registrants will pay full price, once the team minimum of 4 members has been reached, the previous 3 registrations will receive an automatic $5 refund. All registrations to the same team after that will already reflect the discount.

Stroller and dog restrictions: For safety reasons NO pets of any kind are allowed on the race course during the event, so please leave your pups at home.  Service dogs will be allowed and we ask that you please contact the race director ahead of time to be allowed on course. Bicycles, skateboards, or any other non-authorized motorized carts or vehicles are not allowed on the race course during the event. Please help us execute a safe race for everyone and leave your pooch and wheels off the course. Strollers, for safety, please line up at the back of the pack. Please note there's a small dirt trail section. 

Sponsorships: In order to accomplish our goals, we need your help! Do you want your business to be seen in a new light on social media? Do you need your business to be seen by more family oriented and health conscious people?  Do you like running races or want to be a part of that community? Join us!   For more information  please contact Amalie Skorman at flodashevents@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities  Volunteers are key to our participants and we couldn't do it without you. Please check the volunteer tab for more details.

ABOUT FLODASH EVENTS: FloDash Events is Central Florida's hub for top-quality endurance races, offering a variety of distances from 5k to half marathon. What sets us apart is our commitment to variety and adventure – all our events are held at different locations with unique courses. Founded by Kimberly Grogan, Amalie Skorman, and Brian Boylan, each with over 50 years of combined racing and event expertise. Our races are guided by an RRCA Certified Race Director, ensuring excellence and safety. Join us for unforgettable experiences in Central Florida.

Visit www.Flodash.com for more races!

FloDash Events is Central Florida's hub for top-quality endurance races, offering a variety of distances from 5k to half marathon. What sets us apart is our commitment to variety and adventure – all our events are held at different locations with unique courses. Founded by Kimberly Grogan, Amalie Skorman, and Brian Boylan, each with over 50 years of combined racing and event expertise. Our races are guided by an RRCA Certified Race Director, ensuring excellence and safety. Join us for unforgettable experiences in Central Florida.

1. What is included in the registration fee? Race bib with timing chip,  custom race shirt, finisher's medal, post race snack and beverage.

2. Is the event chip timed? Yes!! All live participants will receive a bib with a timing chip, all virtual participants will be emailed a digital bib or shipped a paper one. Result will be posted on Run Signup! While the race will have a rolling start, your time will start when you cross the starting mat. 

3. Will there be age group awards? The amazing awards provided by Live Trends Design Group will be announced around 9:30 AM. Categories are top 3 Male and Female overall, First Male and Female Masters, and top 3 Male and Female in 5 year age groups, starting with 9 and under up to 75 and over.   You may log back in to this page and click on the results tab or look for the QR code’s on your bib.  Awards must be picked up during our ceremony and will not be help post race.

4. Will there be water on the course? Yes. We will have one water stop that participants can access twice 

5. Are there deferrals, transfers or refunds allowed? 

Refund Policy

All changes and management of your race entry can be handled through your login profile.

Bib Transfers
Illegally transferring your bib to another person is strictly prohibited. Violators will be banned from future races, and the unauthorized participant will be removed from the event.

Credit and Transfer Options

100% Race Credit: Available up to 40 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
50% Race Credit: Available up to 20 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
Switch to Virtual: Allowed up to 7 days before the event date.
Entry Transfer: Permitted up to 5 days before the event date. To transfer your entry to another participant for the same event, the new registrant must accept and pay the current registration fee. Once completed, you will receive a refund for your original race fee minus a $3 transfer fee.
Post-Race Policy
No post-race modifications, virtual switches, transfers, or refunds will be permitted.

Cancellations
If the event is canceled, we will make every effort to reschedule or offer a full virtual option.

Final Note
No exceptions and no refunds will be provided outside of the outlined policies.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT PACKET PICKUP ASKING FOR ANY TRANSFERS. 
FloDash Events, LLC

6. Are there dogs and or strollers allowed? For safety reasons NO pets of any kind are allowed on the race course during the event, so leave your fur baby home. Service dogs will be allowed and we ask that you please line up at the end of the pack. Bicycles, skateboards, or any other non-authorized motorized carts or vehicles are not allowed on the race course during the event. Please help us execute a safe race for everyone and leave your pooch and wheels off the course. Strollers please line up at the back of the pack, be aware there is a small off road section through Sara Maude Mason Nature Preserve

7. Do we accept donations? Yes!! All donations made will be going to the town Howey-in-the-Hills local charities like the food pantry and others. 

8. Is there race day registration? Only if the race is not sold out. 

9. Can I pick up a packet for a friend? Yes. You must have your friends QR code which can be found on your registration confirmation email. Please have a screenshot ready of all packets you are picking up.

10. What are the time requirements for the race?  You must be able to complete consecutive 18 min miles.

11. Anything else I need to know about the race?  YES. We send a detailed email a couple of days before the race with instructions. PLEASE READ ALL THE EMAILS SENT TO YOU before coming to packet pickup and the race. HAVE FUN!! 

 Pacing & Bandit Policy for Our Events  

To keep our races safe and fair, we have rules for pacing and unregistered participants. Here’s what you need to know:

•   No Unregistered Pacers: If you’re a registered runner being paced by someone who hasn’t paid to participate, you will be disqualified, and the unregistered pacer will be asked to leave the course. They may also receive an invoice for their participation.
    Guides for Athletes with Disabilities: We’re committed to making our races accessible. If you’re pacing or guiding an athlete with a disability, please reach out to us in advance. We’ll work with you to approve guides on a case-by-case basis.
  
  
•   Everyone on Course Needs a Bib & Waiver: For safety and accountability, all participants (whether pacing or racing) must have an assigned bib and signed waiver—NO EXCEPTIONS! If you’d like to pace a friend, spouse, or child, you must register and pay to join them. If a non-paid runner has a medical emergency, we have no way of identifying them or notifying emergency contacts, which creates serious liability risks. JUST DON'T DO IT!
  
  
• Race Bandits Policy: Anyone running part or all of the course without a registration and bib is considered a "race bandit." We know some people think, “I don’t need a shirt or medal, so why pay?” The registration fee covers much more than these items—it funds the entire race experience, from course marking and volunteer coordination to hiring medics, announcers, and police. If you are caught, you will be banned from future FloDash Events races and social meetups.
  
  
• No Unauthorized Pacers on Vehicles: Any pacers using scooters, bikes, or motorbikes must receive clearance from us before race day. This is for the safety of all participants and to ensure we know who is on the course at all times. Unauthorized vehicles will be asked to leave the course.  

Thank you for respecting these rules and helping us maintain a safe, fun, and fair race for all participants!   

PACKET PICKUP:

• Friday December 13th from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Dash Sports (741 W Montrose Street,  Downtown Clermont.  If you are unable to pick up your packet at early packet pick up, you may have a friend or family member pick up for you. All participants receive a QR code via email with their registration confirmation. If picking up other packets YOU MUST HAVE THOSE QR CODES. This avoids handing out the wrong packets due to similar or misspelled names. 
• On race morning by the start and finish 7:00 AM -8:15 AM

VIRTUAL PACKETS: 
Virtual participants will have a digital bib emailed to them. Packets will be automatically mailed within two weeks after the live date. Virtual results can be uploaded to Run Signup after completing the distance, but not required. Virtual runners/walkers may not show up to run the event live on December 14th during the race. 

Refund Policy

All changes and management of your race entry can be handled through your login profile.

Bib Transfers
Illegally transferring your bib to another person is strictly prohibited. Violators will be banned from future races, and the unauthorized participant will be removed from the event.

Credit and Transfer Options

100% Race Credit: Available up to 40 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
50% Race Credit: Available up to 20 days before the event date. Use this credit for another FloDash race.
Switch to Virtual: Allowed up to 7 days before the event date.
Entry Transfer: Permitted up to 5 days before the event date. To transfer your entry to another participant for the same event, the new registrant must accept and pay the current registration fee. Once completed, you will receive a refund for your original race fee minus a $3 transfer fee.
Post-Race Policy
No post-race modifications, virtual switches, transfers, or refunds will be permitted.

Cancellations
If the event is canceled, we will make every effort to reschedule or offer a full virtual option.

Final Note
No exceptions and no refunds will be provided outside of the outlined policies.

PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP AT PACKET PICKUP ASKING FOR ANY TRANSFERS. 
FloDash Events, LLC

When you sign up and complete all 6 races in person or virtually, you wil earn this awesome medal rack to display your achievements!  

The races in the series are:

AdventHealth Howey in the Hills 5k, 10k, Half Marathon presented by LiveTrends Design Group

AdventHealth Spring to Life 5k & 10k presented by LiveTrends Design Group

AdventHealth Freedom 5k presented by LiveTrends Design Group

AdventHealth Clermont Clay 15k & 5k presented by LiveTrends Design Group

AdventHealth Turkey Trot 10k & 5k presented by LiveTrends Design Group

AdventHealth Reindeer Dash 5k presented by LiveTrends Design Group