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Reindeer Romp 4k

Click here to register for the Polar Bear Grand Prix.

Click here to register for just the Reindeer Romp.

FIRST LEG OF THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX
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).

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 2025 running/walking season just a little early.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:

  • Gender specific long sleeve tech shirt

  • Free race photography and photos with Rudolph

  • Age Group Awards

  • Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters

  • Costume contest

  • Team Challenge

  • Finisher medal

A COSTUME CONTEST: More fun at the Reindeer Romp!
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

  • Fastest Costumed Male & Female

THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX TEAM CHALLENGE
for all three races!
The  Polar Bear Grand Prix 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. Your team can choose to participate in any individual or all three Polar Bear Grand Prix races. There will be a Team Challenge Polar Bear Grand Prix Award for any team that wins all three races in their division. You will not only compete for team awards; each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards! There is no additional fee to participate in the Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge.

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 $150 or more, your registration is FREE!  More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.

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.

In the past we have had problems with participants who have parked on the Scenic Loop in front of and behind the start/finish line (inside the blue box) leaving before the race is over and driving through runners still finishing.  This is VERY dangerous and inconsiderate.  If you must leave before the race is over (everyone should be finished by 9:45-10:00 a.m.) you can park inside the red circle area and walk on the trails to Hogan's Fountain (the green dotted line) or park south of the start/finish line.  

Earlier Event: December 13
2024/25 Polar Bear Grand Prix
Later Event: December 21
Santa Sprint and Stroll 5k