Write a commentThe Oswego YMCA will hold this festive community fun run and walk on to kick off the holiday season for the Oswego community. Families, friends and dogs are welcome and encouraged to dress festively. Register by November 22nd to be guaranteed an event tshirt.
The Oswego YMCA will be host the 28th Annual Reindeer Run, a 5k Fun Run and Walk on December 2, 2016 at 9:30am. This event is a fun and healthy way for friends and family to kick off the Oswego community holiday season. As a non-competitive fun run, participants are asked to exhibit holiday cheer by dressing festively. People can run individually or as a team and are encouraged to dress in any variety of holiday themed ideas for example as reindeer, santas, elves, candy canes, Christmas trees, or gifts. Last year, the event brought over 150 family members and friends together on a December Saturday morning to downtown Oswego. Proceeds from this event go to support Oswego YMCA health and wellness programs.
There is an entry fee for the Reindeer Run/walk and registration is available at the Oswego YMCA, 265 West First Street in Oswego or online at lightboxreg.com. Fees increase for same day registration on December 2nd.. The Oswego YMCA will accept in-person registration until 9:00am on race day. T shirts are only guaranteed if registered by November 22nd at noon. Santa will be present at the run to congratulate all finishers and share some holiday cheer. Snacks and refreshments, including the Taste of the World’s famous coffee and hot chocolate bar, Ontario Orchards donut holes and fruit from C’s Market will be offered to all participants following the run.
New this year, the Oswego YMCA is offering a drop off program for kids ages 6 months to 12 years for all run participants 9am to 11am. Kids ages 3-12 will enjoy an obstacle course, holiday craft, games and their own indoor Reindeer Run. Children 6 months to 2 years will be cared for in the kids club area. Children must be pre-registered by 11/30 and is free to YMCA members and $5 per child for non-members.
The YMCA is located at 265 W. First Street, Oswego, NY. For more information, call the YMCA at 342-6082 or see www.oswegoymca.org.
