Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile is a running race on December 20–23, 2026 in Rochester, NY, with entry fees from $15 to $33.
- Date
- December 20–23, 2026 (150 days to go)
- Location
- 100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY
- Price
- $15–$33
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Sunday, December 20th | 8:30am
Blue Cross Arena | 100 Exchange Street
Grab that Festive Holiday Gear and Come Spread Good Cheer at this Family-Friendly Winter Race For All Ages!
Kids Race Start: 9:20AM (ish) - want to make sure majority of 5kers are through so athletes have room
Join us in person on December 20th 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 20th - 11:59pm, December 23rd.
Registration closes Saturday, December 19th @ 3pm.
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.
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
37°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
60%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, NY
Population
209,720
as of 2023
City Elevation
430 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
150
Days to train
- Race
- Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
- Date
- December 20–23, 2026
- Location
- 100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Dec 20, 2026