- December 4, 2025
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Jennifer Campbell brought her Great Dane, Apollo, along to participate in the holiday festivities.
Jack Reilly ran dressed as Santa Claus.
Stilt walkers Lauren Thomas and Ashley Ball pose with Orlando Health runners Esther Ruiz, Dylan Prinzel, Heather Prinzel, Pam Monix, Suzette Epps and Quamile Morina.
West Orange High' s a capella group, Noise Complaint, performed throughout the race.
Stilt walkers from the Birchmore Group — Rick DeJesus, Ashley Ball and Lauren Thomas — cheered runners on.
Dylan Prinzel was the official flag bearer for the national anthem.
The Birchmore Group' s Amanda Warren, Jami Hines and Astryd Rosa helped keep up morale and holiday cheer.
Jennifer Nesslar and Health Central President Mark Marsh circle around on their first lap.
Cyndi Gustafson, Michelle Gentry and Ann Marie Vibbert handed out medals as Lauren Thomas cheered for runners crossing the finish line.
Mother-son duo Ben and Sarah Best had some of the fastest times of all the runners.
This dog ran the 5k with its owner and even received a medal of its own.
Health Central President Mark Marsh came to the finish line neck and neck with another runner.
Jen, Kevin and Colin Kirby all ran as a family.
New friends Mike Napoli and Madison Norden bonded over the fact that it was Madison' s first 5k.
Nick, Michelle, Madison and Jackson Norden made the 5k a family affair.
Stilt walker Ashley Ball accompanied one of the oldest participants — age 84 — as he neared the finish line.
Paul and Gail Filippetti flew in from Connecticut to participate in the run.
Orlando Health employees showed up in full force to participate.
WINTER GARDEN Runners braved the chilly weather early in the morning Saturday, Dec. 10, to participate in the Observer Media Group’s first annual Reindeer Run 5k. Decked out in reindeer antlers, jingle bells and everything red and green, participants made the three-mile lap around Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. Top finishers were awarded with snow globes or commemorative plaques, depending on category and placement.
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