Kick Off the Holiday Season with Heart at the 9th Annual Reindeer Run 5K Presented by Jabil!

Get ready to dash, jog, or stroll your way into the holiday spirit while helping our neighbors in need! The Reindeer Run 5K is back for its 9th year, a fun-filled community tradition that brings together families, friends, and festive runners from across Central Massachusetts to support WHEAT Community Connections.

Starting and finishing at Break Away Billiards, 104 Sterling Street, Clinton, this merry event features both a 5K Run/Walk and a morning full of cheer, music, and local flavor.

Registration, Early Packet Pick-up, & Perks

• $35 through December 4 | $40 on race day

• 100% of registration fees go directly to WHEAT, thanks to WHEATs incredible sponsors!

• The first 400 participants will receive a long-sleeve tech shirt, koozie, and decal

• Participants 21+ can enjoy a complimentary beer at Break Away after the race

• Early Packet Pick-up is scheduled on Thursday, December 4 at Sterling Street Brewery from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Prizes, Raffles & Festivities

• Awards for top male and female runners in 8 age categories

• Amazing raffle baskets donated by local businesses and community members

• Complimentary pizza, coffee and hot chocolate from Dunkin Donovan Network, Table Talk Pies, and music from JBJ Entertainment

• Photo booth fun for capturing those reindeer antlers and holiday smiles!

Why It Matters

Every step you take helps WHEAT continue to:

• Provide monthly grocery support to families in need

• Serve free lunches and hot dinners five days a week at the WHEAT Café

• Offer connection, dignity, and hope to hundreds of local residents

Register today: www.uwotc.org/reindeer

Put on your reindeer ears, gather your friends and family, and make this season of giving one to remember!

For more information about the 5K please visit WHEATs website at www.uwotc.org/reindeer or email events manager sandra.baldi@uwotc.org or WHEAT director Liz.Leonard@uwotc.org.

WHEAT Community Connections has served residents of the Greater Clinton area since 1982 and in 2012 became a direct service program of the United Way of Tri-County. WHEAT continues to be a local organization supporting local residents through care, compassion and quality programs and services.