About the Oswego YMCA 35th Annual Reindeer 5K Run/Walk
The Reindeer Run starts and finishes at the Oswego YMCA, looping through the city in what the organizers describe as a scenic route. It is not chip timed, so the emphasis is firmly on showing up in antlers or a holiday sweater rather than chasing a PR. The course is open to runners and walkers alike, and costumed participants are very much the norm.
Packet pickup has a race-morning window, with a deadline just before the start. Proceeds from the entry fees go back to the local YMCA, and those who register early enough receive a commemorative pint glass.
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