About the 16th Annual Rudolph Fun Run
The course runs through residential neighborhoods decorated for Christmas, so there is something to look at the whole way. Shorter and longer distances share the same route, with the longer option adding an extra loop. The race has a costume contest judged along the way, and Santa is on hand at the finish with face painting and mimosas.
Packet pickup is offered at Fleet Feet locations on the days before the race, with a couple of windows at each store. The start is at Bendwood Park, which the organizers note has easier parking than the previous location and more space for kids after the run.
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16th Annual Rudolph Fun Run 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.
5K Results · 2025
176finishers
20:08winner
40:56median
1:17:10cutoff
Top 3: D. Harvey (20:08) · Jason Loner (22:27) · Samuel Maruna (23:10)
10K Results · 2025
72finishers
37:49winner
1:00:28median
1:42:54cutoff
Top 3: Maxwell Marion (37:49) · Ellen Trasko (41:49)
The 16th Annual Rudolph Fun Run is in its 16th year.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
6.2 Miles12/12/2026 08:00$65
6.2 Miles12/12/2026 08:00$55
3.1 Miles12/12/2026 08:05$65
3.1 Miles12/12/2026 08:05$55
1K12/12/2026 07:45$20
3.1 Miles12/12/2026 07:45$40
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