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The 2020 Reindeer Romp is going virtual

2019 Reindeer Romp Holly Geordie

Holly Vanderzwet (left) and Geordie Farrell (right) were dressed the part for the 2019 Reindeer Romp. The 2020 edition of the event will be a virtual.

This year's Reindeer Romp event is going virtual. Anyone wishing to participate can tune into Fitness Corner Live at facebook.com/welikefitnesscorner at 9 a.m. on December 24th for instructions and a warmup with co-hosts Holly Vanderzwet and Geordie Farrell.

"Dress up in your best reindeer or seasonal outfit or get decked out in your favourite seasonal colours and join us for the 16th Annual Virtual Reindeer Romp," read a media release from event organizers. 

Following the virtual instructions and warmup at 9 a.m., participants can head out to walk, jog or run, rollerblade, ski, snowshoe or bike "from the comfort of their own home" and "for as far, or as long" as they choose, read the release.

"If Dec 24th doesn’t work for you this year, feel free to pick another day," added the release. Photos of participants would be appreciated and can be emailed to contactfitnesscorner@gmail.com.

All donations for the 2020 Reindeer Romp will go to Bruce Shoreline in Saugeen Shores, the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, to support its mental health initiatives.

To make a donation visit www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38963, under "FUND", select "Bruce Shoreline, Southampton Ontario (Reindeer Romp 2020)," fill in the remaining information and click "Donate Now." Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more will be automatically generated and delivered to your email address.

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