Reindeer Run 5k

Reindeer Run 5k takes place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, on December 20, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:30 a.m. and a half-mile kids race follows at 9:20 a.m. It is a winter event built around families, and you can either enter in person or take a virtual option and cover the distance in your own time.

The almost hour-long gap between the two starts is convenient: adults finish, catch their breath, and are back on the sidelines in time to watch the children run. If you are racing the 5K in December, respect the warm-up more than you would in summer; 10 to 15 minutes of easy jogging with a few accelerations gets your legs ready for a fast opening mile rather than surprised by it.