Date: December 22, 2024
Length: 5K (3.1 Miles) & Kids 1/2 Mile
Start Time: 8:30am
Location: Blue Cross Arena (map)
Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Sunday, December 22nd | 8:30am
Blue Cross Arena | 100 Exchange Street
Less than 15 Spots Left for the 5K - Kids race Spots still available
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Grab that Festive Holiday Gear and Come Spread Good Cheer at this Family-Friendly Winter Race For All Ages!
5K Start @ 8:30AMKids Race Start: 9:20AM (ish)
Join us in person on December 22nd at Blue Cross Arena, or choose your favorite route and run/walk it on your time, virtually!
Submit your virtual results any time between 8am, December 22 - 11:59pm, December 25th.
5K In-Person Entry Includes:
• Long sleeve cotton t-shirt (Note: Shirt Color subject to change based on availability) Guaranteed if registered by Dec 8.
• Event Bib
• Online Results
• Finisher medal to all registrants
• Post-race snacks
• Electronic RFID timing
• Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
Kids Race In-Person Entry Includes:
- Finisher Medal
- Event Bib
- Online Results
- Post Race Snacks
- Electronic Timing
- Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
- Shirts are an additional $15 for the kids races. Guaranteed if register by Dec 8th.
5K Virtual Entry Includes:
• Long sleeve cotton t-shirt (Note: Shirt Color subject to change based on availability) Guaranteed if registered by Dec 8th.
• Online Results
• Finisher medal to all registrants
• Digital Bib
• Digital/Printable Finishers Certificate
• Shipping for your shirt/medal (within the US)
Shirts are an additional $15 for the kids races. Guaranteed if register by Dec 8.
Color Subject to changed due to supply chain, shirts guaranteed if registered by Dec 8
This event is part of the 9-Race Fleet Feet Grand Prix Series Presented by HOKA. Eligible participants compete for over $15,000 in cash prizes and HOKA footwear throughout the series. No registration necessary.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
Registration/Packet Pickup
| Now - 9/30 | 10/1 - 11/30 | 12/1 - 12/21 (3pm) | Notes | |
| In Person 5K | $30 | $35 | $40 | |
| In Person Kids 1/2 Mile | $15 | $15 | $18 | |
| Virtual 5K | $30 | $30 | $30 | Registration Closes 12/16 |
| Virtual Kids 1/2 Mile | $15 | $15 | $15 | Registation Closes 12/16 |
in Person Registration closes Saturday, December 21st @ 3:00pm, unless cap is met
There is no day-of race registration. Please plan accordingly.
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, December 20th - 10:00am-6:00pm at Fleet Feet @The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620) - Please go to packet pickup. Others may pickup for you. This will help alleviate race day lines and congestion.
Saturday, December 21st 9:30am - 3:00pm at Fleet Feet @The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620) - Please go to packet pickup. Others may pickup for you. This will help alleviate race day lines and congestion.
First 400 to packet pickup will get antlers!! Caveat: If you are picking up for more than 3 people, you will receive three antlers max
Race Day Packet Pickup is 7:30am - 8:15am at Blue Cross Arena. Please do not wait until race day!
Awards
5K Awards
- Top Three Overall Male/Female receive cash prize as part of the Fleet Feet Grand Prix presented by HOKA - 1st M/F - $125, 2nd M/F - $75, 3rd M/F - $50
Must supply provided 1099 document back to race directors within the timeframe requested and we will send you a check to the address on the 1099
- Age Group Awards: First in 5 year 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up) - we do not double dip
There are no age group/overall awards for the kids 1/2 mile race but every kids race finisher gets a commemorative Finisher Medal just like the 5Kers!
Awards Ceremony: We will be handing out awards inside the arena at 9:45AM race morning. Awards will not be mailed.
Race Day Schedule
7:30am - 8:15am - Packet Pickup (Do NOT wait until race day, please go to packet pickup on Friday or Saturday at Fleet Feet)
8:30am - 5K Race Starts
9:20am - 1/2 Mile Kids Race Starts at corner of Court and Exchange on parking garage side of street (we will want to assess that the majority of 5Kers are through so all athletes have room)
9:45am - Awards Inside Blue Cross Arena
Course/Maps
Start/Finish - Just outside Blue Cross Arena on Exchange
- Head South on Exchange
- Left over Ford Street Bridge
- Right onto Wilson Blvd
- Turn Right onto River Path and head North on River path
- Follow River Path to Court Street
- Left on Court Street
- Right on Exchange to Finish Line
Directions/Parking
There are several parking garages around the Blue Cross Arena that offer plenty of parking for participants & spectators.
Parking is also available on the large surface lot off Court Street + Exchange. If you park here you may not be able to leave until after the race is completed as it is right along the course for the finish line for the 5K and Kids Race.
Please note: there may be fees to park
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