YMCA REINDEER RAMBLE 5K
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location Lexington, Kentucky
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the 18th annual YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the beautiful Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Fayette. This festive fun run/walk brings together the community for a heartwarming cause, as proceeds support the YMCA's financial assistance program for families and children in need. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite holiday attire—whether it's a quirky sweater or a full Santa suit—to embrace the spirit of the season!
With a registration fee that varies based on the date, ranging from $25 to $40, this exciting event invites individuals and teams alike to join in on the fun. Teams of five or more receive discounted rates and can compete for awards as well! Runners will have the chance to showcase their skills, with awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall winners and the most festive teams. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere and a beautiful 5K course. Register early for the best chance at your preferred shirt size and join us for a memorable day of giving back and holiday spirit!
With a registration fee that varies based on the date, ranging from $25 to $40, this exciting event invites individuals and teams alike to join in on the fun. Teams of five or more receive discounted rates and can compete for awards as well! Runners will have the chance to showcase their skills, with awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall winners and the most festive teams. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere and a beautiful 5K course. Register early for the best chance at your preferred shirt size and join us for a memorable day of giving back and holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THIS RACE
For the 18th year, the Reindeer Ramble will provide a great community-building atmosphere that brings people together from all walks of life. This event is a strong source of the YMCA's fundraising effort that helps to provide assistance to children and families through our financial assistance program. Participants who register for the Reindeer Ramble should feel proud to know that their registration is helping to fund our Annual Campaign efforts that impact thousands of lives in our community!
Through the generosity of donors, our financial assistance program offers families a way to apply for assistance on a sliding fee scale thats designed to fit each individual's financial situation. Your support makes this possible. Our services are available to everyone and proceeds from this event will help provide scholarships for children and families to attend YMCA programs and memberships.
We encourage you to wear your favorite holiday sweater, Santa suit or holiday festive attire and get into the spirit of this holiday fun run/walk - GET CREATIVE! You may register as an individual runner/walker or with a group as a team. Teams of 5 or more will receive a discounted registration fee. Teams can consist of adult and child members. We will recognize the top finishers in each category, as well as those race teams that celebrated the holiday spirit the brightest.
RACE DAY
Saturday, December 14, 10:00am - Keeneland Race Course
4201 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY US 40510
Registration
Sep. 3 - Oct. 13, Race Fee: $25
Oct. 14 - Nov. 10, Race Fee: $30
Nov. 11 - Dec. 1, Race Fee: $35
Dec. 2 - Dec. 14, Race Fee: $40
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, December 13: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - HIGH STREET YMCA
Packets will also be available on race day starting at 8:30am at KEENELAND
SHIRTS
Participants will receive a commemorative Reindeer Ramble shirt with registration, based on availability. DUE TO INVENTORY SELECTION, THE SOONER YOU REGISTER, THE GREATER CHANCE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GET YOUR PREFERRED SIZE. If the size you need is no longer available, you'll be able to either select a different size that is in-stock or swap it out for the correct size during our packet pickup. We will only have a few shirts in each size in our exchange inventory, so it will be first come-first serve with exchange availability. The sooner you register, the better chance you have to get your preferred size!
Race Route
CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2445008] for the 5K race route.
Awards
- Top 5 Overall Males & Females
- Top 3 Males & Females in each age group
- Top 3 Overall Teams
(Team awards will be determined by calculating the fastest 5 times on each race team. The 3 fastest team times will be the winners.)
AGE GROUPS: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, .30-34 ... 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
RACE TEAMS
Participants may run as an individual or as a member of a team. One member of the team shall create the team name upon registration. Each team member that signs up after the team is created can simply click the drop down menu (when prompted) to select the team they wish to join. Teams with at least 5 participants are eligible for a $2.50 discount (team members 1-4 will get a $2.50 refund once the 5th teammate has registered), and teams with at least 10 participants are eligible for a $5.00 discount (team members who registered before the 10th teammate will be refunded their overage to receive the $5.00 discount). Teams with at least 5 participants are also eligible for awards. The top 3 teams will receive an award plaque for their success!
VIRTUAL RACE TIME SUBMISSION
Virtual participants may run/walk their 5K any place in the world! Simply run the correct distance and post your time. You will be able to submit your times from Monday, December 9 through Saturday, December 14. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards, but are still eligible to receive their race shirt during packet pickup!
CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/5481#resultSetId-428875;perpage:100] to submit your race times.
Sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generosity and support of this year's Reindeer Ramble!
For the 18th year, the Reindeer Ramble will provide a great community-building atmosphere that brings people together from all walks of life. This event is a strong source of the YMCA's fundraising effort that helps to provide assistance to children and families through our financial assistance program. Participants who register for the Reindeer Ramble should feel proud to know that their registration is helping to fund our Annual Campaign efforts that impact thousands of lives in our community!
Through the generosity of donors, our financial assistance program offers families a way to apply for assistance on a sliding fee scale thats designed to fit each individual's financial situation. Your support makes this possible. Our services are available to everyone and proceeds from this event will help provide scholarships for children and families to attend YMCA programs and memberships.
We encourage you to wear your favorite holiday sweater, Santa suit or holiday festive attire and get into the spirit of this holiday fun run/walk - GET CREATIVE! You may register as an individual runner/walker or with a group as a team. Teams of 5 or more will receive a discounted registration fee. Teams can consist of adult and child members. We will recognize the top finishers in each category, as well as those race teams that celebrated the holiday spirit the brightest.
RACE DAY
Saturday, December 14, 10:00am - Keeneland Race Course
4201 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY US 40510
Registration
Sep. 3 - Oct. 13, Race Fee: $25
Oct. 14 - Nov. 10, Race Fee: $30
Nov. 11 - Dec. 1, Race Fee: $35
Dec. 2 - Dec. 14, Race Fee: $40
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, December 13: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - HIGH STREET YMCA
Packets will also be available on race day starting at 8:30am at KEENELAND
SHIRTS
Participants will receive a commemorative Reindeer Ramble shirt with registration, based on availability. DUE TO INVENTORY SELECTION, THE SOONER YOU REGISTER, THE GREATER CHANCE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GET YOUR PREFERRED SIZE. If the size you need is no longer available, you'll be able to either select a different size that is in-stock or swap it out for the correct size during our packet pickup. We will only have a few shirts in each size in our exchange inventory, so it will be first come-first serve with exchange availability. The sooner you register, the better chance you have to get your preferred size!
Race Route
CLICK HERE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2445008] for the 5K race route.
Awards
- Top 5 Overall Males & Females
- Top 3 Males & Females in each age group
- Top 3 Overall Teams
(Team awards will be determined by calculating the fastest 5 times on each race team. The 3 fastest team times will be the winners.)
AGE GROUPS: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, .30-34 ... 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over.
RACE TEAMS
Participants may run as an individual or as a member of a team. One member of the team shall create the team name upon registration. Each team member that signs up after the team is created can simply click the drop down menu (when prompted) to select the team they wish to join. Teams with at least 5 participants are eligible for a $2.50 discount (team members 1-4 will get a $2.50 refund once the 5th teammate has registered), and teams with at least 10 participants are eligible for a $5.00 discount (team members who registered before the 10th teammate will be refunded their overage to receive the $5.00 discount). Teams with at least 5 participants are also eligible for awards. The top 3 teams will receive an award plaque for their success!
VIRTUAL RACE TIME SUBMISSION
Virtual participants may run/walk their 5K any place in the world! Simply run the correct distance and post your time. You will be able to submit your times from Monday, December 9 through Saturday, December 14. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards, but are still eligible to receive their race shirt during packet pickup!
CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/5481#resultSetId-428875;perpage:100] to submit your race times.
Sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors for their generosity and support of this year's Reindeer Ramble!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long-Sleeve Performance T-Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$38.10
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Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long-Sleeve Performance T-Shirt
$38.10
Unable to make it in-person? Use this option and submit your time electronically. Virtual participants will still receive race giveaways.
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