News & Updates
Runner Information
Published: 12-01-2011
Well, race day is almost here. We look forward to seeing you this weekend at the 7th annual Reindeer Dash for Cash. Currently, the weather forecast is a high of 62, low of 42 and winds at 3 MPH. Perfect running weather. We hope you will come dressed in your best holiday cheer.
Please take the time to read the material below so you’re prepared for race day.
Packet Pickup is available at three locations this year.
- Omega Sports in Raleigh – FRIDAY ONLY located at 4120 Main at North Hills, 5 – 7 PM
- Omega Sports in Greenville – SATURDAY ONLY located at 3160 Evans Street, 1 – 4 PM
- Greenville Town Common --- SUNDAY ONLY located at East 1st Street, 11:00 – 12:30 AM
In case you know others that would like to join us, registration is available at each of the packet pickups, including race day.
Location of race is Greenville Town Common, East 1st Street Greenville NC
Parking is available throughout the downtown area, just a quick two minute walk from 1st Street. Since it is Sunday, parking is free.
Race Day Schedule
11:00 – 12:30 Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
12:40 Start gathering toward finish line
12:45 Pre-race announcements
1:00 Both races (5k and 10 Miler) start ** See below for pace information
2:00 Awards Ceremony 5k
3:00 Door Prizes. Recognition of top fundraising and youngest participant.
3:15 Awards Ceremony 10 Miler
**Pace Information - - Before the start, line up on by your running pace. You will see signs for:
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- Under 7:00 per Mile
- 7:00 - 9:00 per Mile
- 9:00 - 11:00 per Mile
- 11:00+ and Baby Joggers
- PLEASE line up according to your pace. Faster runners who are trying to win a prize need to be able to get toward the front
- Per USATF rules, race awards are based on Gun Time, so position yourself toward the front if you plan to win!
- We ask that those with strollers or baby joggers line up near the back and prioritize everyone's' safety over their finish time.
Awards are provided by Omega Sports, as well as a unique medal. You don’t want to miss these awards so be sure to hang around. Awards are given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. Awards will only be mailed upon your request, for a $5 fee. If the weather cooperates we will hold the awards ceremony outside under the Amphitheatre. If not, it will be held in the Willis Building (packet pickup). An announcement will be made to let you know.
The course is marked with road signs indicating mile markers and directional signs. We will have a police officer, Military Police or National Guard volunteer at EVERY turn as well as all other side roads. This is an open course which means traffic is allowed on the road. We work hard to keep you safe but please run safe and look for cars yourself. Course map is available on our website, under Race Info. Maps will also be available on race day.
Water Stops are located at mile 2, 4, 5 ½, 6 ½, and 9.
Port-O-Pottys are located at mile 4, 5 ½, 6 ½, and 9.
Lost & Found will be located at the Command Tent located near the food tent.
Post Race Food is available for participants only.
Cell Phone for Soldiers will be collecting old cell phones. We welcome you to bring any old cell phones you have.
All other race information can be found on our website www.reindeerdashforcash.org.
All race proceeds are awarded as college scholarships and I am very excited we will have at least one scholarship recipient running with us and several volunteering. They truly appreciate the sacrifice made in order for them to receive their scholarship and want to give back to help future recipients. I thank each of you for making these scholarships in memory of Captain Christopher S. Cash Sr possible.
We’ll see you this weekend...with bells on!
Dawn Cash-Salau
Race Director