Fast, Festive, and Full of Cheer!
Start Your Season with the
Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash
Downtown Rochester, MI
The Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash, a lively feature of Rochester's Hometown Christmas Parade, invites all ages to don reindeer antlers and race along Main Street. This 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 reindeer antlers, a bib, long-sleeve shirt, and medal
Over 5,000 spectators
Start & Finish on Main Street
Largest Christmas Parade in Michigan
Registration fees Spots remaining: 298
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1 Mile Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 24 days-
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$23.39Now registering Sep 1 – Oct 31
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$28.74Nov 1 – Nov 30
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$34.09Dec 1 – Dec 6
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$44.79Dec 7 – Dec 7
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Event schedule
- Sat, December 6, 2025 12:00 PM - Swag Pick-Up (Leader Dogs for the Blind - Downtown Rochester)
- Sun, December 7, 2025 12:00 PM - Swag Pick-Up (Leader Dogs for the Blind - Downtown Rochester)
- Sun, December 7, 2025 1:30 PM - Race Starts
- Sun, December 7, 2025 2:00 PM - Parade Starts