YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K
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YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K
The YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K is a community fundraising event on December 12, 2026 at Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510. The event offers an in-person 5K Run/Walk and a Virtual 5K Run/Walk option. The virtual option allows participants to complete the distance anywhere and submit times from Monday, December 7 through Saturday, December 12; virtual participants are not eligible for awards but may receive race shirts during packet pickup.
The event supports the YMCA Annual Campaign and the financial assistance program that provides sliding scale aid, scholarships, and memberships for children and families. Awards are given to the Top 5 overall males and females, the Top 3 males and females in each age group, and the Top 3 overall teams. Team awards are determined by the fastest five times on each team. Age group categories start at 10 and under and extend through 80 and over. Teams with at least five participants are eligible for awards.
Registration is tiered by date with fees as follows: Sep. 21 - Oct. 11, Race Fee: $27; Oct. 12 - Nov. 8, Race Fee: $32; Nov. 9 - Nov. 29, Race Fee: $37; Nov. 30 - Dec. 12, Race Fee: $40. Teams of five or more qualify for a $2.50 discount and teams of ten or more qualify for a $5.00 discount via refunds to earlier registrants.
Packet pickup is available Friday, December 11 at High Street YMCA from 9:00am-1:00pm and 4:00-6:15pm, with additional packet availability on race day starting at 8:30am at Keeneland. Participants receive a commemorative Reindeer Ramble shirt based on available inventory and may exchange sizes during packet pickup on a first come first serve basis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
