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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
265 W First St, Oswego NY
5K
31–40°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
9–25°F
dry
2024
30–37°F
rain
2023
35–36°F
dry
2022
31–44°F
dry
2021
34–45°F
rain
2020
32–40°F
rain
2019
31–36°F
rain
2018
26–34°F
dry
2017
42–50°F
rain
2016
35–42°F
rain
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About this race
Join us for the 35th Annual Oswego YMCA Reindeer Run - a festive celebration that brings together runners, families, and holiday cheer! This beloved community event will take place on Saturday, December 5 at 9:30am starting and finishing at the Oswego YMCA featuring a fun 5K run/walk suitable for all ages and skill levels. This is a 5k fun run and not a chip timed race.
Dress in your favorite holiday attire, and don’t forget your reindeer antlers! Participants will enjoy a scenic course and views of the city during the most wonderful time of the year, all while supporting your local community YMCA.
All participants that register by November 18 will receive a commemorative event item. Proceeds from the event will support the Y, making this a wonderful way to give back while enjoying the holiday spirit. This event is a non-competitive run/walk and participants are asked to dress festively, may run individually or as a team. So put on your jingle bells, antlers, a Santa hat or ugly holiday sweater and join your friends and family for some fun and let's spread holiday joy together!
Register now to secure your spot in this festive tradition. Fees increase on November 2 and will be accepted until 9:15am on the event day.
Registrations received by 11/16 will be guaranteed a commemorative pint glass.
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