From the Organizer
5k race / 1 mile walk:
- July 1-July 25 - Christmas in July promotion, $30for adults 21+, $15 for under 21
- July 25-December 11th: $40 for adults 21+, $20 for under 21
- Race day December 12th: $50 for adults 21+, $30 for under 21 Race Day registration December 14th.
- High quality long sleeve soft cotton shirts are guaranteed to all participants who register before 12/5, then upon availability. All shirt sizes listed are adult sizes
**Registration cost will update upon checkout once participant age is entered**
Packet pick up:
Friday Dec. 11th, 4pm-7pm @ Nolan Painting 181 W Hillcrest Ave. Havertown, PA
Sat Dec. 12th, ONLY at race site 2pm-3pm @ Haverford High School, 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA (race site) Please note, there is no race-day packet pick up at the Nolan Painting office this year. Packet pack-up will only be available at the High School on race day.*
Awards:
-Gift cards from the Running Place are given to 1st ($100), 2nd ($50) and 3rd ($25) place overall men and women's winners.
-Age group winners will receive the coveted Reindeer Romp glass mug: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners for 5 year age groups through 80 and over.
-The 14-year-old or younger will receive The Brandon's Cup Trophy.
For information contact romp@nolanpainting.com or 610-449-7795
**Please note that because the entire registration fee goes directly to the American Cancer Society, we have a no refund policy. Thanks for your understanding and support!***
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Havertown, PA
City Elevation
251 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Reindeer Romp, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Reindeer Romp?
- Reindeer Romp is a running race held in Havertown, Pennsylvania on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Reindeer Romp?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Havertown, Pennsylvania at 200 Mill Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Reindeer Romp?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Reindeer Romp
Dec 12, 2026