As many watched the season's first snow from the comfort of their homes, more than 200 people of all ages toughed the cold to run for a good cause in the winter wonderland that was Brookfield Zoo that Dec. 4 morning. 

The first-ever Reindeer Run 5K, presented by the Greater La Grange YMCA, netted 224 pre-registrations, at $25 per person, and 30 day-of registrations, at $36 per person. Total proceeds to the YMCA had not been confirmed as of Dec. 7.

A La Grange resident nabbed the "Overall Male Winner" honor: 17-year-old Jack Doyle finished in 18 minutes, 8 seconds. "Overall Female Winner," with a time of 21 minutes, 17 seconds, was Maggie McLaughlin, 17, of  Riverside. And, several La Grange and La Grange Park runners finished first in their respective age categories, as evident in the chart below. 

The event and turnout were "phenomenal," said Karen Dziagwa, health and wellness director at the Greater La Grange YMCA.

Although 294 people registered in total, 201 participated—the weather being the likely cause for no-shows, she said.

About 45 volunteers helped at the event.

"It was great to see the community come together like that," Dziagwa said.

Source: Reindeer Run Age Group Results by Race Time, Inc.