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Sunday, December 20th, 2026
100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY
5K
25–37°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
25–44°F
dry
2024
26–32°F
rain
2023
25–40°F
dry
2022
24–32°F
dry
2021
20–38°F
dry
2020
33–38°F
rain
2019
10–22°F
dry
2018
31–52°F
rain
2017
29–38°F
dry
2016
14–33°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
25°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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.
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
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