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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Person 5K | 5K | Dec 20, 20268:30 AM | $33$38 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| In Person Kids 1/2 Mile | Kids | Dec 20, 20269:20 AM | $15$18 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Dec 20, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual Kids 1/2 MileVirtual | Kids | Dec 20, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $38 on Sep 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $33, entry is about 10 percent above a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Rochester runs 34:34, about 11:08 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:32 and men in 31:09.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the In Person 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14614
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 (YellowJacket Racing) for Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 In Person 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:13 or better, the top quarter in 26:58, and half the field in 31:11; the last tenth came in after 46:26.
At the 2025 In Person Kids 1/2 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 4:25 or better, the top quarter in 5:01, and half the field in 5:52; the last tenth came in after 8:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:16 | 20:21 |
| 20-29 | 22:50 | 18:35 |
| 30-39 | 23:23 | 17:44 |
| 40-49 | 23:42 | 17:54 |
| 50-59 | 25:49 | 23:30 |
| 60-69 | 30:16 | 23:56 |
| 70+ | 38:31 | 30:47 |
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 1286 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 613 to 609 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:46 to 31:11.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 609 (-6%) | 31:11 | under 23:13 | 14:57 |
| 2024 | 648 (+5%) | 33:40 | under 24:38 | 17:51 |
| 2023 | 615 (same) | 31:48 | under 23:18 | 15:22 |
| 2022 | 613 | 31:46 | under 23:11 | 16:44 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:58, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 3 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.
Around December 20 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 16°F and hot years reach 51°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 Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up. Friday, December 18th - 10:00am-6:00pm at Fleet Feet @The Armory (155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620) - Please go to packet pickup. Others may pickup for you. This will help alleviate race day lines and congestion…
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Shirt and medal
5K/Kids In-Person Entry Includes: • Long sleeve cotton t-shirt (Note: Shirt Color subject to change based on availability) Guaranteed if registered by Dec 6th. • Event Bib. • Online Results. • Finisher medal to all registrants. • Post-race…
Shirt and medal
*Color & designs subject to change, shirts guaranteed if registered by Dec 6th. **Kids Shirts are an extra $15.
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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.