California · 5K · 1K
Run Rudolph Run
Run Rudolph Run is a 5K and 1K event held in Pacific Grove, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Pacific Grove, CA
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Pacific Grove, California
- Distances
- 5K, 1K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- arthritisresearchcoalition.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Run Rudolph Run
Run Rudolph Run is the Monterey Peninsula's most treasured holiday run. Join us to raise awareness of and help defeat arthritis. Bring friends and family together to kick off the season of giving, decked out in holiday attire! Whether you are a serious runner, a costumed walker, or somewhere in-between, this special event is a great addition to your holiday season, oceanside in beautiful Pacific Grove. Dogs are welcome (however, must remain on a leash). Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Time: 7…
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Run Rudolph Run: common questions
- When is the Run Rudolph Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Run Rudolph Run held?
- In Pacific Grove, California.
- What distances does the Run Rudolph Run offer?
- 5K and 1K.
- How many people run the Run Rudolph Run?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run Rudolph Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run Rudolph Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Run Rudolph Run start?
- 9:00 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Run Rudolph Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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