Running, Shopping, Santa, and More – The Reindeer Run is This Weekend!

Join us for the 14th Annual MSDA Reindeer Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church Gymnasium (entrance behind the church), 235 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ! Whether you’re sprinting to the finish line or enjoying a festive walk, this USATF Grand Prix event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Register here. Watch fun event video here.

This year’s event, organized by Mount St. Dominic Academy, promises to be an unforgettable day filled with holiday cheer. In addition to the run, don’t miss the Jingle Jam Holiday Market—featuring festive shopping, photos with Santa, a Santa Writing Station, and more, all just in time for the holidays!

The Jingle Jam Holiday Market will be open on Friday, December 6, from 5pm to 8pm, and on race day, Saturday, December 7, from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Jingle Jam Holiday Market

At the Jingle Jam, children and families can take photos with Santa and his cheerful elves, meet the Reindeer Run and MSDA mascots, and enjoy the Santa Writing Station. Kids will love making crafts, while families explore a wide variety of great holiday shopping opportunities. Santa and his elves will be with us on Saturday morning only.

Are you a local business or craft vendor? A few spots are still available! Showcase your products and connect with the community. Register here.

Support a Meaningful Cause

Don’t miss this fun and festive event that brings our community together for the holiday season. The annual Reindeer Run supports the Mount’s mission to provide a transformative education and empower young women, with all funds raised enhancing the exceptional experiences and opportunities available to MSDA students.

About Mount St. Dominic Academy

Mount St. Dominic Academy (MSDA), established by the Sisters of St. Dominic, is an independent Catholic college preparatory school dedicated to educating young women from diverse ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Located in the picturesque town of Caldwell, New Jersey, the Mount has been empowering young women in the Dominican tradition since 1892.

MSDA is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the International Coalition of Girls' Schools, the Dominican Association of Secondary Schools, the National Catholic Educational Association, and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.

The Mount has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for exceptional female representation in AP Computer Science A (CSA) and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). It was also recognized as “Gold with Access” on the 2024 College Board AP School Honor Roll and earned Gold Medals in the 2023 and 2024 “Best of Essex” contests. Additionally, the Mount achieved an A+ rating on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools list, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of schools nationwide.

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