YMCA Rudolph Run 2026 - 1 mile run fun, 5k, 8k
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style at the YMCA Rudolph Run 2026, taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the vibrant city of Tuscaloosa! This festive event features a variety of race distances, including a fun 1-mile run, a spirited 5K, and an exhilarating 8K, perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Lace up your sneakers and join fellow participants for a day filled with Christmas cheer, holiday music, and an abundance of festive outfits.
The excitement kicks off bright and early, with registration starting at 7 AM and the 1-mile fun run beginning at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K and 8K races at 8 AM. Families are welcome, as Child Watch will be available at 7:30 AM, offering fun activities for kids while parents race to the finish line. Awards will be presented for the top finishers in both the 5K and 8K categories, with medals awarded to all participants under 9 years old in the 1-mile fun run. So grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and join us for this merry community tradition that promises
The excitement kicks off bright and early, with registration starting at 7 AM and the 1-mile fun run beginning at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K and 8K races at 8 AM. Families are welcome, as Child Watch will be available at 7:30 AM, offering fun activities for kids while parents race to the finish line. Awards will be presented for the top finishers in both the 5K and 8K categories, with medals awarded to all participants under 9 years old in the 1-mile fun run. So grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and join us for this merry community tradition that promises
Organiser's Description
Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the most festive event of the season the Rudolph Run at the YMCA of Tuscaloosa!
Join us on December 5, 2026 for a holly-jolly run/walk full of Christmas cheer, holiday music, festive outfits, and fun for the whole family! Whether youre dashing through the snow (or Alabama sunshine), walking with friends, or racing to the finish line, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Run Run Rudolph:
Festive holiday spirit
Christmas Community fun
hot beverage Hot cocoa & Christmas cheer
A fun run/walk for all ages
Merry photo opportunities
Holiday memories you wont forget!
Grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and come celebrate the season with us at the Y!
December 5, 2026
YMCA of Tuscaloosa
Dont miss this merry and bright community tradition we cant wait to see you at the starting line!
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Race Info:
Registration begins: 7 AM
1 Mile Run Fun Start Time: 7:45AM
5K and 8K Race Start Time: 8 AM
Child Watch will begin at 7:30am & consist of fun activities for kids of all ages while parents are on the course.
8k Individual AWARDS:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
5k Individual AWARDS:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
1 mile fun run
All kids under 9 years old will receive a medal
Join us on December 5, 2026 for a holly-jolly run/walk full of Christmas cheer, holiday music, festive outfits, and fun for the whole family! Whether youre dashing through the snow (or Alabama sunshine), walking with friends, or racing to the finish line, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Run Run Rudolph:
Festive holiday spirit
Christmas Community fun
hot beverage Hot cocoa & Christmas cheer
A fun run/walk for all ages
Merry photo opportunities
Holiday memories you wont forget!
Grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and come celebrate the season with us at the Y!
December 5, 2026
YMCA of Tuscaloosa
Dont miss this merry and bright community tradition we cant wait to see you at the starting line!
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Race Info:
Registration begins: 7 AM
1 Mile Run Fun Start Time: 7:45AM
5K and 8K Race Start Time: 8 AM
Child Watch will begin at 7:30am & consist of fun activities for kids of all ages while parents are on the course.
8k Individual AWARDS:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
5k Individual AWARDS:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
1 mile fun run
All kids under 9 years old will receive a medal
Races
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1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:45AM CST)
$16.90
1 mile Fun Run will be at the YMCA and kids will be in sight the whole route. -
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$27.50
5K will be on the same route as 8K but will turn around before the 8K to get back to the finish line. -
8k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
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2300 13th St, Tuscaloosa, 35401, AL, United States
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