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Rudolph Fun Run

Houston, Texas, United States View on map
Dec 12, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for the 16th Annual Rudolph 5k Fun Run, Dasher 10k and Cupid 1k starting at our new location, Bendwood Park, and running through the area neighborhoods while enjoying all the Christmas Decorations. We welcome all ages and runner speeds, walkers, joggers, strollers and all those wanting to have. This year we have moved our fun run to Bendwood Park located just around the corner at 12700 Kimberly Park which offers more for the kids to do and easier parking.  We will have the same route outside of a 1/2 mile, but all distances have been confirmed.  

Smile for the camera as we judge to see who has the best Christmas costume and win a great gift card. Enjoy pictures with Santa Claus and special treats after the fun run including mimosas and much more. All registered athletes will receive a medal and more.

1k Cupid Run starts at 7:40am followed by the 10k Dasher Run at 8am and Rudolph 5k Run at 8:05am.

We look forward to seeing you this year!

Pick your distance

Running

Dasher 10k Fun Run - Timed

Two loop run

Dec 12, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$65.00
Open

Dasher 10k Fun Run - Non Timed

This is a two loop run

Dec 12, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$55.00
Open

Rudolph 5k Fun Run - Timed

One loop run

Dec 12, 2026 5K 8:05 AM
$65.00
Open

Rudolph 5k Fun Run - Non Timed

One loop run

Dec 12, 2026 5K 8:05 AM
$55.00
Open

Cupid 1k Fun Run - Non Timed

One Loop

Dec 12, 2026 1K 7:45 AM
$20.00
Open

Rudolph Virtual Run

Run at your pace and time.

Dec 12, 2026 5K 7:45 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 19.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 8.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 19.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
5.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
76.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 12, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 12, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 15m

The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 5:23 PM local time (CST) in Houston on December 12, 2026 — 10h 15m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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