Reindeer Romp - Louisville
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Reindeer Romp 4k Run/Walk 2026
Reindeer Romp 4k Run/Walk 2026 takes place at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park, Louisville, KY on December 5, 2026. The event offers a 4 kilometer run and walk along the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park and includes both an in-person and a virtual option. The virtual option allows participants to submit results from December 11 through December 14, with finisher certificates and rankings available December 15; instructions are sent before that date.
The race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series and serves as the first leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, a three-race winter series with interlocking finisher medals. Entry benefits listed for the event include a long sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, free race photography and photos with Rudolph, age group awards, overall and masters awards, a team challenge, and a costume contest. Packet mailing is available for an additional fee and packets requested for mailing must be registered by November 25, 2026 to be mailed before the race.
The event names Olmsted Parks Conservancy as a fundraising partner and notes current fundraising progress and a fundraising threshold that can waive entry for qualified fundraisers. Parking near Hogan's Fountain is limited; participants are advised to carpool, use dropoff, or park farther around the Scenic Loop and walk to the start area. The race uses the Stegner Pavilion at Hogan's Fountain for packet pickup and onsite operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
