Reindeer Romp - Cherokee-Seneca
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Event overview
The Reindeer Romp 4k Run/Walk takes place on December 6, 2025, at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park, Louisville, KY. The event is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series and serves as the first leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix winter series. The distance is 4 km (2.4 miles) on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park. A virtual 4k option is available with a separate registration and instructions for submitting results.
Race format and logistics
Entry includes a long sleeve race shirt, a finisher medal, free race photography and photos with Rudolph, age group awards, and awards for Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters. The event features a Team Challenge (teams of 3 to 5, Male, Female, or Coed; the fastest three on each team are scored and the Coed team must include one woman), a costume contest, and packet mailing (packet mailing carries a $10 fee; the published deadline to register for mailed packets is 11/30/2024). The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is the event charity partner; participants who raise $150 or more have their entry fee waived. Parking at Hogan's Fountain is limited to a small lot and marked spots on the road and around the Scenic Loop; parking on the grass may result in ticketing or towing. Registration fees and early-bird prices vary by date and registration type. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.