Click here to register for the Reindeer Ronp only.
Click here to register for the Polar Bear Grand Prix.
Looking for volunteers (course marshals, water station, bike lead), click here for details and to register. All volunteers get a race shirt (while they last) and a $20 credit to a River City Races owned event.
This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medals with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details, to see the medal and register (no fee to register for the Run the 502).
First leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix.
Four kilometer (2.4 miles) run and walk on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park. Click here for a course map. Great way to kick off the 2024 running/walking season just a little early.
Entry fee includes:
Free race photography and photos with Rudolph
Jingle bells to attach to your shoes so you'll jingle while you jog
Age Group Awards
Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters
Costume contest
Fleet Feet Team Challenge
Finisher medal (run all three races and the medal puzzle pieces fit together to make the Polar Bear Grand Prix medal)
Custom Reindeer Romp running socks
More fun at the Reindeer Romp, A COSTUME CONTEST!
Let's see your best Christmas fun. Contest categories include:
Most Christmasy
Ugliest Sweater
Best Hat
Best Couple Costume
Best Group Costume
Best Stroller Costume
Best Pet Costume
Fastest Costumed Male & Female
Check out the photos from past Reindeer Romp's here and on our Facebook page for some great ideas!
The Fleet Feet Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards (members of each winning team will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate); each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards!
The Fleet Feet Team Challenge applies to all River City Races and Run the 502 events. At the end of the season (the Snowman Shuffle on February 10, 2024) the teams that win the most events (Male, Female and Co-ed) plus the team that completes the most events, each member will receive a personalized ¼ zip pullover with your name and team name!
There is no additional fee to participate in the Fleet Feet Team Challenge but a team and members must be declared by the Wednesday before each event. After then, changes and additions must be made by emailing runrivercity@gmail.com.
We've added a charity partner to the Reindeer Romp, The Olmstead Parks Conservancy! Louisville has the greatest parks system in the country and we all enjoy running and walking in them. Help maintain their beauty by donating and/or fundraising! It's easy and fun and if you raise $250 or more, your registration is FREE! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Friday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln. (St. Matthews Station)
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Hogan's Fountain starting at 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. SHARP!
AWARDS
Awards for the top three male and female, master and grandmaster. Top three in each age group, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.