About the Reindeer Romp
The Reindeer Romp runs a short course out of Haverford High School, with a separate walk option for those who want to be part of the morning without racing. The entry fee goes entirely to the American Cancer Society, so the field tends to draw people who are there as much for the cause as the clock.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local painting company in Havertown, which doubles as the race sponsor. On race morning, pickup moves to the high school and closes before the start, so plan accordingly. Age group winners take home a glass mug, and overall winners receive gift cards from a local running shop.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K · 2025 results
375finishers
16:19winner
28:26median
48:44cutoff
Top 3: Daniel Lipus (16:19) · Mike Padilla (16:33) · Kevin Nolan (16:37)
The Reindeer Romp has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K12/12/2026 15:00$40
1 Mile12/12/2026 15:05$40
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