Save the date!
The 2013 Reindeer Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 21. Start time is 8:30 a.m.
View photos from the 2012 Reindeer Run.
Have you “herd”?
The next Reindeer Run, a unique family-friendly foot race with proceeds benefitting The Strong, is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, December 21, 2013. Sprint over for downtown Rochester’s only all-ages winter 5K event and quarter-mile kids’ race. Reindeer antlers are available to the first 500 registrants, including kids’ run participants.
Course description
The 5K course starts at the intersection of Pitkin and Broad streets and ends at The Strong. Participants have the rare opportunity to run on the Inner Loop, which is closed in honor of the race!
The finish line
The race concludes with an awards ceremony in the National Museum of Play theater. Awards recognize the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as top three in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, and 70 and older.
The fastest male and female reindeer (contestant must be wearing reindeer antlers throughout the entire race) across the line will also receive prizes.
Costume contest
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite toy. Race organizers will award prizes to the three most creatively costumed contestants.
The Reindeer Run 5K is produced by YellowJacket Racing and sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports.
