How to have an amazing Reindeer Run 5K & Kids Run Wild Race! |
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Reindeer Run 5K & Kids Run Wild 1/2 Mile
Saturday, December 10, 2022
8:30 am 5K Begins
9:20 am Kids Race Begins
Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY
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Easy Steps to a Festive & Successful Race!
All Race Info can also Be Found at
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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:
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Friday, December 9th 10AM-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The ARMORY 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
- Race Day, Saturday, December 10th, 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.
Again - Kids Racers Please Note the Above Packet Pickup Times. It closes sharply at 8:15am Saturday morning so please go Friday if you can.
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.
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Step 2: Registration Still Available! 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 Friday, Dec 9th at 5:45PM, so have them register now.
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Step 3: The first 200 to packet pickup are able to get 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
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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. Here are some options available at Fleet Feet!
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Jingle all the way with Brooks Run Merry Footwear |
Available in Men's and Women's sizing.
Show 'em you can holiday like nobody's business in your limited-edition Brooks Run Merry Levitate running shoes.
Below you will see the festive Snowman Hat and Snowflake Socks
Plus there are some Gingerbread Sprints Hats left too if you didn't order one with registration
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Plus Show your Bib during packet pickup and
Enjoy 15% OFF Regular Priced Apparel
*Some exclusions apply
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Step 5: Don That Finishers Medal Proudly!
All finishers get a finishers medal. Wear that bling proudly, take pictures in front of the Reindeer Run Backdrop and hashtag #yellowjacketracing #reindeerrun & #fleetfeet or #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!
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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 Male/Female and First in most 5 Year Age Groups.
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.
PS Kids Racers - you must go to Friday Packet Pickup or pickup the kids bib by 8:15AM race morning. There is no kids pickup after 8:15AM.
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Step 7: Please Note COURSE ADJUSTMENT
Due to construction northbound on the river path there is a slight adjustment on the Reindeer Run 5K Course.
*Detour* a few feet under the Ford Street Bridge athletes will turn right towards Mt Hope Ave, then LEFT ONTO THE SIDEWALK. Caution as it will become narrow on the sidewalk and watch for cars exiting the apartments. We will have volunteers there, but we need everyone to be cognizant. You will be on the sidewalk past Erie Harbor Apartments for about 300 feet, then TURN LEFT Back onto River Path, remaining on River Path until Court Street
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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 hashtag #yellowjacketracing #reindeerrun #fleetfeetrochester and #fleetfeet
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Step 9: To all Virtual Participants
You are more than welcome to get your packets Friday 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 10th to Dec 18th by 9PM. Please share your race photos from wherever you are and be sure to hashtag #yellowjacketracing #reindeerrun #fleetfeetrochester and #fleetfeet
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Step 9: Race Day Parking
There are several parking garages around the Blue Cross Arena that offer plenty of parking for participants & spectators.
Parking is also available on the large surface lot off Court Street + Exchange. However, if you park here please know that you may not be able to exit until after the kids races are completed.
Please note: there may be fees to park
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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):
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Visit the ROC Holiday Village in Martin Luther King Jr. Park! How about some free ice skating, kids craft area and various holiday pop up shops! Fleet Feet Sock Shop will be there Dec 8th - 11th.
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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.
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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.
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Love to cook and fresh foods, then take a visit to the Rochester Public Market with so many local vendors to peruse.
- And a separate email for Reindeer Runners will come with a Special Offer from Blue Cross Arena for the Dec 10th Knighthawks Opening Night! Look for that email.
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Extra Bonus Success Steps
NO LITTERING
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THANK ALL THE VOLUNTEERS!!!!
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Santa Stampede
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3 mile Fun Run/Walk
Benefiting
Bivona Child Advocacy Center
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STARTS AT 10AM
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We will run/walk all dressed in our Santa suits spreading cheer around the neighborhood.
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Winter Warrior Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon
January 7, 2023
Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) |
Quarter Marathon (6.2 Miles)
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STARTS AT 10AM
All Participants get a finishers Medal and the coveted hat PLUS Pizza!
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