Running of the Reindeer is the most popular event at the Fur Rondy winter festival. It's like Running of the Bulls... But with an Alaska twist.
- Jeffrey Rivet / KTUU Channel 2 News (2016)
Runners and reindeer share a snow-covered street during Running of the Reindeer.
Handlers lead two reindeer along the snowy event route.
A large crowd of runners gathers across a downtown street at the starting line.
Participants in colorful green and blue monster costumes pose among the crowd.
Costumed runners gather before the start, including a participant in a large blue furry suit.
Runners in hats, sunglasses and winter costumes wait together.
A participant raises an arm while standing among runners near the start.
Two costumed participants smile, one wearing red antlers and the other a horned hat.
A participant in sunglasses wears a large padded costume around the head.
Runners in matching white shirts and head coverings gather before the event.
Two spectators in winter clothing watch the gathering.
An announcer in sunglasses and a fur hat speaks into a microphone.
Two participants wearing crowns and sashes stand together in winter clothing.
A participant wearing a crown and sash poses among the crowd.
A white bear mascot wearing a red vest joins the winter event.
Handlers walk reindeer down the snowy street before the run.
A reindeer wearing a blue Alaska covering stands near the course barrier.
An event marshal in a reflective vest raises an arm beside the course.
Spectators and event staff gather along the street barrier.
A group wearing crowns, sashes and winter clothing walks along the snowy route.
A handler in a bright blue jacket tends to a reindeer near the crowd.
A runner wearing bib 518 and a bright green scarf waits near other participants.
Runners begin moving down the snow-covered street.
Costumed participants run toward the camera along the course.
A runner inside a large transparent inflatable ball moves with other participants.
A runner in a striped costume runs toward the camera amid the crowd.
Participants and a runner in an inflatable ball move along the snowy street.
Runners spread across the snowy course as spectators watch from behind barriers.
A runner in white passes close to the camera with a reindeer behind.
A runner in navy moves alongside reindeer on the snow-covered route.
A reindeer in a blue covering trots past the crowd barrier.
Handlers guide several reindeer down the street between groups of spectators.
Participants wait in a line behind a course barrier.
A wide row of runners gathers along the snowy street.
Costumed runners stand together, including a participant in a black-and-white outfit.
Two participants in plaid shirts stand together, one wearing red antlers.
Smiling participants wearing race bibs gather in the crowd.
A participant in a blue hood smiles while waiting among other runners.
Runners smile and talk near the starting area.
A participant in a red Santa-style costume stands among the runners.
Participants dressed as the Riddler and Batman gather before the run.
A handler walks two reindeer along the spectator-lined course.
A reindeer wearing a blue covering stands beside a red course fence.
A handler leads a reindeer toward a crowd of waiting participants.
A handler in blue walks a reindeer along the snowy street.
A broad crowd of costumed runners waits behind the starting area.
Participants in bright costumes gather across the street before the run.
Two people stand in front of the waiting runners on the snow-covered course.
Event participants begin moving forward from the crowded starting area.
A runner in a Santa costume leads a group along the snowy course.
A shirtless runner and a participant in a white robe run toward the camera.
Runners in dark clothing and a Captain America shirt race past spectators.
A participant in a Captain America costume runs through the crowd.
A smiling runner in a Captain America costume moves down the snowy street.
A participant in a bright orange costume stands among other runners.
Participants wearing animal hats gather in the crowd.
A group wearing red antler hats and winter clothing waits together.
A bundled participant raises both arms while standing in the crowd.
Handlers in blue lead a group of reindeer along the event route.
Two handlers walk beside reindeer on the snowy street.
A large line of participants waits at the start beneath downtown traffic lights.
A wave of runners moves down the snowy course.
A participant in an animal hat and white shirt runs toward the camera.
Costumed runners spread across the street during the race.
A runner in a spotted animal suit runs beside participants wearing race bibs.
A smiling runner in magenta and a red antler hat moves through the crowd.
A smiling participant holds up a silver trophy.
A participant looks down while moving along the snowy route.
A runner passes close to a reindeer beside the course barrier.
Two reindeer stand together on the snow-covered street.
A reindeer runs toward the camera along the spectator-lined course.