Event Description
The 38th annual Reindeer Romp 4 mile run & 1.5 mile walk is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season while supporting the Salvation Army and Radio Park Food Drive! There will be food and toy box collections at both the Dukum Inn and TCC on race day! All registered runners and walkers receive a long-sleeve T-shirt, jingle bells, and post race refreshments. After the race enjoy a soft tissue massage by the SAAO stretch clinic!
Proceeds from this event will help support A.T. Still University's KCOM & MOSDOH class of 2026.
Thank you to our sponsors!
- A.T. Still University
- Craig, Stacy, and Zach Phelps
- Jason & Lori Haxton
- The Dukum Inn
- Rider Drug
- Anthony C. Van Soest, DMD
- Colton's Steakhouse
- Bellacino's
- New Concepts Open MRI
- Hy-Vee
- Clever Dermatology
- Kirksville Dental Group
Event details and schedule
Race Schedule
The race will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. on Dec. 2nd at 111 S Elson St, Kirksville, MO 63501. Both the 4 mile run and 1.5 mile walk will start at the same time.The course will start and end at the same location. The course is mostly flat running on Kirksville streets with some hills throughout. Race day morning may be cool, please dress appropriately for running in December.
Race bibs are to be worn on the lower front of your outerwear. Please DO NOT detach the pull tab on lower part of the race bib!
Packet Pickup
Pick up packets at Thompson Campus Center (210 S. Osteopathy St., Kirksville MO.) December 1st noon-8:00 P.M. OR December 2nd at Dukumn after 8:00 A.M.
Entry Fees
$20 for early registration (Deadline of November 29th, 5:00 P.M.)
$25 for late registration (5:00 P.M. November 29th - 8:30 A.M. race day)
Make checks payable to ATSU TCC.
You can also mail or bring payment to ATSU TCC, 210 S. Osteopathy St., Kirksville, MO 63501.
You can deduct $3 from the entry fee if you donate three non-perishable food items at the time of registration.If registering by mail, indicate food items to come later and deduct $3 from entry fee.
Awards & Results
Awards ceremony immediately following the race at Dukum Inn - merchandise drawing and refreshments provided.
Top three runners in each age division recieve medals.
The 4 miles & 1.5 mile overall fastest male and female runners recieve plaques.
Results & race day pictures will be posted at: ATSU-TCC Facebook Page
Age Divisions
Men & Women: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Inclement Weather Policy
We run rain or shine! In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to delay the start or cancel/alter/modify the race/course for the safety of runners or volunteers. Please monitor the weather and any communications sent out from the race director to make sure you are prepared and remember that each runner needs to make their own independent determination of whether to run given race day conditions based on their health, training, and personal comfort level.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact Dan Martin or Ramey Weichelt at 660.626.2213.
