One Mile, All Smiles! The Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash Presented by GameDay Men's Health, a lively feature of Rochester's Hometown Christmas Parade, invites all ages to don reindeer antlers and race along Main Street. This inaugural event adds festive energy to the parade and supports the Rochester Band and Orchestra Boosters (RBOB). It’s a celebration of community spirit and a chance to enhance local music programs for students. | ![]() |
All registrants receive a bib, Tech-shirt, and medal
Over 5,000 spectators
Start & Finish on Main Street
Largest Christmas Parade in Michigan
Registration fees
1 Mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00Sep 2 – Dec 4
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$30.00Dec 5 – Dec 7
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$35.00Dec 8 – Dec 8
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Event schedule
- Thu, December 5, 2024 4:00 PM - Swag Pick-Up (GameDay Men's Health - Rochester)
- Fri, December 6, 2024 4:00 PM - Swag Pick-Up (RHS Band Room)
- Sat, December 7, 2024 12:00 PM - Swag Pick-Up (RHS Band Room)
- Sun, December 8, 2024 12:00 PM - Swag Pick-Up (Race Site)
- Sun, December 8, 2024 1:30 PM - Race Starts
- Sun, December 8, 2024 2:00 PM - Parade Starts