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Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run 2026

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time
8:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $12
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile Fun RunKidsDec 5, 20268:30 AM$20–
5k - "No Frills" Package5KDec 5, 20269:00 AM$30–
5k Run, Walk, or Romp5KDec 5, 20269:00 AM$35–
Shirt Only Option–Dec 5, 20269:00 AM$12–
Virtual 5kVirtual5KDec 5, 20269:00 AM$30–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 until Dec 5.
  • 5k - "No Frills" Package: $30 until Dec 5.
  • 5k Run, Walk, or Romp: $35 until Dec 5.
  • Shirt Only Option: $12 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

5k Run, Walk, or Romp

127
finishers
37:36
median (12:06 /mi)
17:58
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
median 37:3618:241:12:58
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

1 Mile Fun Run

23
finishers
10:29
median (10:29 /mi)
6:47
winning time
39% / 61%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Trivium Racing) for Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run?

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k Run, Walk, or Romp
AgeWomenMen
Under 2033:2725:39
20-2930:2720:45
30-3938:0139:00
40-4931:3231:30
50-5937:5629:47
60-6938:4630:50

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 15 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 112 to 127 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:15 to 37:36.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025127 (-22%)37:36under 25:5217:58
2024162 (-2%)39:24under 25:0017:18
2023166 (+6%)35:18under 23:2817:43
2022157 (+40%)34:41under 23:0417:17
202111232:15under 21:2815:40

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Shirt and medal

Become a Sponsor!

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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Race details

Where
900 Bonner Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 810 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 11, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Reindeer Romp 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $12 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
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?
5K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 127 runners finished the 5k Run, Walk, or Romp; the median finish was 37:36 and the winner ran 17:58.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
900 Bonner Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282.

From the organizers

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.