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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| 5k - "No Frills" Package | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Run, Walk, or Romp | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Shirt Only Option | – | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $12 | – |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 810 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
900 Bonner Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Trivium Racing) for Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5k Run, Walk, or Romp, the fastest tenth finished in 25:52 or better, the top quarter in 30:38, and half the field in 37:36; the last tenth came in after 58:52.
At the 2025 1 Mile Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 7:37 or better, the top quarter in 8:13, and half the field in 10:29; the last tenth came in after 13:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:27 | 25:39 |
| 20-29 | 30:27 | 20:45 |
| 30-39 | 38:01 | 39:00 |
| 40-49 | 31:32 | 31:30 |
| 50-59 | 37:56 | 29:47 |
| 60-69 | 38:46 | 30:50 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 15 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 112 to 127 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:15 to 37:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 (-22%) | 37:36 | under 25:52 | 17:58 |
| 2024 | 162 (-2%) | 39:24 | under 25:00 | 17:18 |
| 2023 | 166 (+6%) | 35:18 | under 23:28 | 17:43 |
| 2022 | 157 (+40%) | 34:41 | under 23:04 | 17:17 |
| 2021 | 112 | 32:15 | under 21:28 | 15:40 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:38, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
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.
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 63°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.
What the organizers of Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Support a great cause and become a sponsor today! Sponsorships for the Reindeer Romp start at $500. Minimum sponsorships guarantees your company logo on the back of all race shirts. Contact Julie Redfern at [email protected]…
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The Annual Giving Campaign provides scholarships for people who need our Y’s services. We provide program and membership scholarships for all ages and abilities regardless of their ability to pay. The Annual Giving Campaign also supports the following free programs: LiveSTRONG Cancer Survivor program, FITting Another Piece in the Puzzle, Parkinson’s Cycle classes, and at a minimal fee, Adaptive Swim Lessons, and many more! When you register for the Reindeer Romp you make it possible for everyone to have access to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
Race shirts are not guaranteed for registrations made after 11/16.