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When
Sunday, December 20th, 2026
Where
100 Exchange Blvd, Rochester NY
Distance
5K
Typical weather
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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About this race
Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Event Details
- Date: December 20th
- Time: 8:30am
- Location: Blue Cross Arena | 100 Exchange Street, Rochester, NY
Race Overview
- Theme: 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
- Participation: Join us in person or run/walk virtually!
- Virtual Results: Submit any time between 8am, December 20th - 11:59pm, December 23rd
Registration Information
- Registration Closes: Saturday, December 19th at 3pm
- Important Notice: 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.
- No Refunds: In the event of any changes, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
More Information
- Race URL: Reindeer Run Website
Course map
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