YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K
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YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K
The YMCA Reindeer Ramble is a community 5K run/walk held on December 12, 2026, at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. In its 20th year, the event raises funds for the YMCA Annual Campaign to provide financial assistance and scholarships for children and families through a sliding fee scale.
The event offers an in-person 5K run/walk and a virtual 5K option. Virtual participants may complete the distance anywhere and submit times from December 7 through December 12; virtual entrants are not eligible for awards but may receive race shirts during packet pickup. Registration follows tiered pricing: Sep 21–Oct 11 $27, Oct 12–Nov 8 $32, Nov 9–Nov 29 $37, and Nov 30–Dec 12 $40.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at the Whitaker Family YMCA and on race day at Keeneland starting at 8:30 am. Registered participants receive a commemorative Reindeer Ramble shirt while supplies last; size exchanges are available at packet pickup on a first come first served basis.
Participants may register individually or as team members. Teams of five or more receive a $2.50 discount and become eligible for team awards; teams of ten or more receive a $5.00 discount. Team awards are determined by the fastest five times per team. Awards include top five overall males and females, top three in each age group, and top three overall teams. Age groups run from 10 and under through 80 and over. Participants are invited to wear holiday attire such as sweaters or Santa suits; teams may be recognized for holiday spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
