Sat, Dec 12, 2026

The Rudolph Run

Strasburg, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

1 Mile5 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Dec 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Rudolph Run

The Rudolph Run is a Christmas-themed run and fun walk that raises money for the local elementary school. Costumes are part of the culture here, with prizes for the best-dressed runner and the most festively decked-out dog. It is a genuine neighborhood event, the kind that draws families out in winter gear.

Registration and packet pickup open the morning of the race at Strasburg Elementary, which also serves as the start area. Awards follow the finish and include age group prizes alongside the costume contest winners. The raffle drawing happens during the awards presentation.

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The Rudolph Run 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles Results · 2025

113finishers

19:47winner

32:09median

1:00:06cutoff

Top 3: Titus Hershberger (19:47) · Steve Neading (19:48) · Spencer Milburn (20:36)

The Rudolph Run has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile12/12/2026 09:05$25

5 Miles12/12/2026 09:00$35

Shirt Only12/12/2026 09:00$20

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Common Questions About the The Rudolph Run

Will I finish last at the Rudolph Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 32:09, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:06, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rudolph Run a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (113 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Rudolph Run?

The 5 Miles winner ran 19:47 while the median finisher took 32:09. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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