Reindeer Run 5K Road Race
Friday, December 5, 2026 | Race Starts: 10:00 AM
Run for a Reason: Your Support Makes the Difference
Run for a reason. The Y is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to our programming and services. We reinvest millions of dollars each year in financial assistance and scholarships, supporting thousands of families and individuals in the 25 communities we serve.
Your registration supports this essential mission, ensuring we can continue to help those in our community who need the Y most.
Get your festive spirit ready! Join us in Beverly to run, walk, or prance through scenic coastal roads and historic downtown. With Santa, elves, and others in costume, it's the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Race Map
Go the Extra Mile: Our Fundraising Levels
Join our mission to provide financial assistance and scholarships by reaching one of our festive fundraising levels! Every dollar you raise supports vital Y programs in our community.
The Starting Line: Raise a total of $0.00. Simply registering already supports our cause!
Snowflake: Raise a total of $50.00.
Penguin: Raise a total of $100.00.
Reindeer: Raise a total of $250.00 or more to become one of our top champions!
Race Day Details
Location: First Baptist Church, Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915, USA in the back parking lot on Hale St.
Course Details: This course is stroller and dog friendly (well-behaved dogs only).
Refund Policy: All sales are final, no refunds will be offered.
Timing: Timing Provided by Bay State Race Services
Swag: Tee Shirt (unisex crew neck) first come first served while supplies last. Shirts must be picked up by the start of the race.
Parking: Street parking is available on Cabot Street and surrounding side streets.
Friday Pick-up: Friday, Dec 4th, 12:00–6:00 PM at the Sterling Center YMCA (254 Essex St)
Race Day Pick-up: Begins at 8:30 AM at the First Baptist Church.
Results, Awards & Celebration
- Results: Posted at the finish line and emailed to participants post-race.
Overall Winners: Medals for 1st Place Male & Female.
Age Groups: Medals for Top 3 Male & Female: 13 & under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.
Open Categories: Medals for Top 3 Non-binary and Top 3 Wheelchair finishers.
Local Honors: Special prizes for the 1st Place Male & Female Beverly residents.
Quick Links & Resources
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Adult
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Register for 5K Adult$44.79Jan 1 - Dec 5
YNS Staff Entry Access code only
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FreeJan 1 - Dec 5
5K Child
13 and under
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Register for 5K Child$18.04Jan 1 - Dec 5
FRIEND SPONSOR
2 complimentary registrations per race-Recognition in one pre race and one post race email blast to runners- Logo on all publicity- Recognition by race announcer throughout race- Logo on race shirts-Volunteer opportunities for staff
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Register for FRIEND SPONSOR$269.47Jan 1 - Dec 5
SUPPORT SPONSOR
4 complimentary registrations per race-Recognition of sponsor in all race promotion, runner, recruitment, and confirmation emails-Recognition in one pre race and one post race email blast to runner-Logo on all publicity-Provide own banner if desired-Recognition by race announcer throughout race-Table on race day-Logo on race shirts-Volunteer opportunities for staff
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Register for SUPPORT SPONSOR$536.94Jan 1 - Dec 5
LEAD SPONSOR
6 complimentary registrations per race-recognition of sponsor in all race promotion, runner, recruitment, and confirmation emails- recognition in one pre race and one post race email blast to runners-Preferred logo placement on all publicity-Provide own banner if desired-Recognition by race announcer throughout race-Table on race day-Volunteer opportunities for staff
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Register for LEAD SPONSOR$1,071.89Jan 1 - Dec 5
TITLE SPONSOR
10 Complimentary registrations per race-Recognition of sponsor in all race promotion, runner, recruitment, and confirmation emails-Recognition in one pre race and one post race email blast to runner-Priority logo placement on all publicity-Exclusive title sponsor flag at finish line (provided by YMCA)-Logo on start/finish flap (provided by YMCA)-Provide own banner if desired-Invitation to announce start of race-Recognition by race announcer throughout race-Exclusive table in proximity to registration table-Priority logo placement on race shirts-Volunteer opportunities for staff
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Register for TITLE SPONSOR$3,211.69Jan 1 - Dec 5
60 Days to My 5K Access code only
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Free
60 Days
Jan 1 - Dec 5
Race Map
Event schedule
- Sat, December 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 5K Road Race
Contact information
- Event contact
- Carol A. Meyer, YMCA of the North Shore
- Phone
- 978-564-3468
- Website
- Visit website
