Reindeer Run 5K & Kids Run Wild 1/2 Mile

Sunday, December 22, 2024

8:30 am 5K Begins

9:20 am Kids Race Begins

Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY

Step 1: Go to Packet Pickup & Get Your Bib! PLEASE GO TO PACKET PICKUP!!

Others can pickup your packet for you!

Here are packet pickup details:

• Friday, December 20th 10AM-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The ARMORY 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
• Saturday, December 21st 9:30AM- 3PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory
• Race Day, Sunday, December 22nd, at the Blue Cross Arena from 7:30 am until 8:15 am. We close sharply at 8:15AM. This means kids racers must get their items before this time or on Friday or Saturday.

Again - Kids Racers Please Note the Above Packet Pickup Times. It closes sharply at 8:15am Sunday morning so please go Friday & Saturday if you can.

Note: If you are picking up for 7 or more people, please send an email to ellen@fleetfeetrochester.com with all participants names so we can gather your items ahead of your arrival. We will let you know when ready for pickup.

Race Bib Details & Timing: Your timing chip is on the back of your bib you'll get at packet pickup. It is very important that the bib is worn visibly on the front torso of each participant. If you lose, forget or misplace your bib on race day, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. No chip, no time. No Bib, No Medal. No Food. No Water.

Step 2: Registration Still Available! 15 Spots Left for 5K and 40 for Kids race! If you already have registered, congrats, you are already one step closer to a successful event. But be sure to share with friends and family so they can join too! We are getting close to the cap and registration will close Saturday, December 21st at 3PM, so have them register now unless we meet the cap prior to that.

Step 3: The first 400 to packet pickup get antlers

We had 400 total for packet pickup, so come on down and get your antlers.

Be festive and don your reindeer headgear proudly. Spread those antlers out tall!!

Caviat: If you are picking up for more than 3 people, you will only get three antlers max

Step 4: Dress for festive success! Here's your chance to truly dress for success with the wackiest or most "holidayest" wears. Bring on your red, green, lights and the most festive of festive wear.

Plus Show your Bib during packet pickup and

Enjoy 15% OFF Regular Priced Apparel

*Some exclusions apply

Step 5: Don That Finishers Medal Proudly!

All finishers get a finishers medal. Depicted is the 5K finisher medal. Wear that bling proudly, take pictures in front of the Reindeer Run Backdrop and tag @yellowjacketracing and @fleetfeetrochester, wear it to post race breakfast, even your afternoon errands and perhaps your evening holiday party.

Be proud to finish the Reindeer Run in the winter and wear that finisher gem!

Step 5A: Go to Medal Monday to Get Your Medal Engraved for FREE!

Stop by Monday, December 23rd from 10AM to 5PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory and we will engrave your medal with your finish time for FREE. Plus, there's going to be some in store specials you don't want to miss.

Step 6: The finish line!

When you finish you will receive your finisher's medal plus a bottle of water. Post Race Treats will be inside the arena. The finish line is the same as the start line right in front of Blue Cross Arena. You must show your bib in order to get your medal, water and food. No bib, no medal, no food, no water.

The awards ceremony will be at 9:45AM inside the arena on the main floor for Overall Three Male/Female and First in most 5 Year Age Groups. Awards will not be mailed.

Overall Three Male/Female get Cash Prizes. Those Top 3 Male/Female Must supply provided 1099 document back to race directors within the timeframe requested and we will send you a check to the address on the 1099

Kids Racers - Please note your start is at the corner of Exchange & Court on the Civic Center Side of the Street. Please be there by 9:10AM as we begin the Kids at 9:20AM. It will be one big loop heading down Exchange then back to the finish. You will finish at the same finish line as the 5K. As you go to the start line PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be cognizant of the athletes finishing the 5K and only cross when clear or road marshal says it is ok.

Parents/Guardians of Kids Racers - We have 100 children in this event. We ask that you don't run with your child but along the median. This way as 5K finishers are coming through we make way for everyone finishing. Looking out for the safety of all participants.

PS Kids Racers - you must go to Friday or Saturday Packet Pickup or pickup the kids bib by 8:15AM race morning. There is no kids pickup after 8:15AM.

*NEW This Year* Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be there with warm drink options for purchase

Step 7: Know the Course

5K Course:

Start/Finish - Just outside Blue Cross Arena on Exchange

• Head South on Exchange
• Left over Ford Street Bridge
• Right onto Wilson Blvd
• Turn Right onto River Path and head North on River path
• Follow River Path to Court Street
• Left on Court Street
• Right on Exchange to Finish Line

Kids Route Noted Above.

Keep in mind your footwear choice depending on weather. Fleet Feet has traction devices and offers shoe studding for circumstances where the footing can be tricky.

Please view Website Here with Press Release/Traffic Advisory and Map & Course Description

Step 8: Take fun pics!

This course features many wonderful downtown views, so why not capture the day. Featuring a course, that brings you along the Genesee River with a beautiful view of Downtown Rochester and the Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge (informally called the Freddie-Sue Bridge). Gather your friends and family at the start and finish and flash that camera. Be sure to tag @yellowjacketracing and @fleetfeetrochester

Step 9: To all Virtual Participants

You are more than welcome to get your packets Friday or Saturday at Packet Pickup, otherwise we will mail them next week to the address indicated in registration. US lower 48 only. You will receive several emails on how to submit your results online. You have from Dec 22nd at 8am to Dec 25th by 11:59PM. Please share your race photos from wherever you are and be sure to tag @yellowjacketracing and @fleetfeetrochester

Step 10: Enjoy our City!

When the race is done stay in our city and enjoy some of our favorite things (of course wearing your medal, extra points for antlers too):

• You gotta eat, so stop by Jines Restaurant on Park Avenue for breakfast. Featuring delicious Eggs Benedict and they'll even serve on Gluten Free Bread. You may want to call for reservations, especially if you have a large party.
• Like art and breakfast, take a meal and a looksee at the Brown Hound Bistro in the Memorial Art Gallery. Absolutely delicious and you may want to call for reservations, especially if you have a large party.
• Love to cook and fresh foods, then take a visit to the Rochester Public Market with so many local vendors to peruse.

This years Hat is a Hi Vizi Neon Yellow. Don't worry non pom lovers, can simply cut the pom off.

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