Reindeer Romp 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 3:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Havertown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $50 on Dec 12, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 12, 20263:00 PM | $40$50 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Dec 12, 20263:05 PM | $40$50 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Dec 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Dec 11, then $50 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Havertown runs 27:53, about 8:58 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 30:02 and men in 26:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5K starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA 19083
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Reindeer Romp. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Reindeer Romp?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:12 or better, the top quarter in 24:38, and half the field in 28:26; the last tenth came in after 37:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:48 | 20:56 |
| 20-29 | 20:56 | 19:15 |
| 30-39 | 20:08 | 17:11 |
| 40-49 | 24:07 | 20:35 |
| 50-59 | 25:01 | 19:13 |
| 60-69 | 25:09 | 21:54 |
| 70+ | n/a | 27:09 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 29 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Reindeer Romp 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 290 to 375 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:12 to 28:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 375 (+9%) | 28:26 | under 21:12 | 16:19 |
| 2024 | 344 (+8%) | 27:19 | under 20:37 | 16:48 |
| 2023 | 319 (+10%) | 27:58 | under 21:39 | 15:50 |
| 2022 | 290 | 28:12 | under 21:25 | 16:35 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:38, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA 19083Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Reindeer Romp?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Dec 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 375 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 28:26 and the winner ran 16:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:38, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA 19083.
From the organizers
5k race / 1 mile walk:
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