2019 Greater LaGrange Reindeer Run 5K and Kids Dash

Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield, IL 60513

Running > 5k

Registration Powered by Active.com

Event Description

Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Greater LaGrange YMCA's Reindeer Run 5K at the Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, December 7!


This chip-timed race will take you through the scenic Brookfield Zoo, which will be dazzlingly decorated for the holiday season. Participants will receive free parking, breakfast, race T-shirt and all-day admission to the zoo! Bikes and dogs are not allowed in the race. Runners with strollers may participate, but must line up and start behind the other runners. Parents want to run? Childcare will be provided.

 All proceeds from this special event support the Greater LaGrange YMCA's annual scholarship fund, which provides financial assistance to families in our very own community who otherwise could not afford to access our beneficial programming and resources. The YMCA believes that no one should be turned away for an inability to pay. As a result, we provide numerous scholarships every year to children and families so they can attend summer camp, take part in programs, and benefit from a healthy lifestyle. By participating you are giving to our annual scholarship fund and we thank you!

Event details and schedule

Race day Registration 7:00am - 8:00am
5k Reindeer Run/Walk starts at 8:30am
Kids Reindeer Dash starts at 9:30am.

Please park in the North parking lot and enter the Zoo through the North Gate and head towards the Swan Pavilion.

Race Packets can be picked up
- Wednesday December 4th 5:00 - 9:00pm at Palmer's Place (56 S. LaGrange Rd, La Grange IL, 60525)

- Thursday December 5th 5:00 - 9:00pm at Lively Arts Dance Academy (919 W. 55th St. A Countryside, IL 60525)
-- Friday, December 6th, 9am - 6pm at Greater La Grange YMCA (1100 E. 31st, La Grange Park, IL 60526)
- Race Day 7:00 - 8:00am The Brookfield Zoo

Remember winter in Chicago is tricky - dress for the weather.


Event Location & Accomodations


Connect on Social