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Reindeer Run draws about 3,500 participants and raises funds for Promise Scholars

City of Ontario community showcase · June 17, 2024
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Summary

Organizers said roughly 3,500 people ran Euclid Avenue in the 11th annual Reindeer Run, a community fundraiser that supports Promise Scholars college scholarships and local youth programs.

Organizers of the 11th annual Reindeer Run said about 3,500 people participated in the Euclid Avenue event, which they described as a community holiday tradition that raises funds for Promise Scholars and local scholarships.

Event hosts ran races including a mascot race; participants and attendees described the run as a family-focused community celebration that helps fund college scholarships. Organizers told listeners that Promise Scholars seniors have been awarded "over $50,000 in scholarships in the last few years." Participants also noted the parade and holiday traditions that bring families downtown.

Why it matters: The Reindeer Run combines community fundraising with holiday celebration and highlights local nonprofit partnerships that provide scholarships and youth programming.

Attribution: Attendance and fundraising figures were presented by event organizers and emcees during the downtown activity (transcript segments).