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Tucson Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Reindeer Dash

Name: Tucson Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Reindeer Dash
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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sell $20.00 – $75.00

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About the Event

Join us as we get Rudolph & the rest of the reindeer ready for delivery day!

The Tucson Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K,

5K, and Reindeer Dash will take place on

Sunday, December 6, 2026.

Mail-in and Virtual Registration

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.

Virtual Run Details

Of course we want you to participate in the Tucson Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K and 5K event locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal, and shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on December 6th. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at [email protected]

What You Get!

- Custom Event Medal for ALL participants.

- Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Shirt for ALL participants.

- Chance to hang out with Santa!

- Male and female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K (Race day participants only). Our age groups are the following:

8 & Under, 9 & 10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

- Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

- Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)

- Owned and operated by StartLine Racing

Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7am at Brandi Fenton Park in Tucson.

We accept cash, and credit cards on race day.

PLEASE NOTE - Your swag selection and size are not guaranteed for those who register on race day.

Race day registration fees will be:

Half Marathon - $90

Quarter - $60

5K - $50

Reindeer Dash - $30

Strollers welcome

Leashed pets welcome

Reindeer dash will be an untimed half mile run. All Reindeer Dash participants will receive a medal, and tech shirt. Parents who only want to accompany their children on the course do not need to register.

The course will take you through dedicated running trails (all asphalt and concrete), starting and ending at Brandi Fenton Park - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.

This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.

Course Maps

Water Stations & Course Support Information

Gatorade and Water will be available at all water stations.

Water will be located at:

Half Marathon - Miles 1.55, 3.1, 5.1, 6.55, 8.1, 10, and 11.55
10K - Miles 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65
5K - Mile 1.55

Restrooms will be located on the course at:

Half Marathon - Miles 3.11, 5.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.1, and 10
- Restrooms at Miles 3.11 and 10 will be at Rillito Regional Park (restrooms directly next to the running trail)
- Restrooms at Miles 5.1 and 8.1 will be at Children's Memorial Park (restrooms directly next to the running trail)
10K - Mile 3.11

GU Gels will be located on the course at:

Half Marathon - Miles 5.1 and 8.1

The cut-off time for the Half Marathon will be 4 hours.

Packet Pick-Up Opportunities

Packet Pick-up is available on Saturday, December 5th from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Road Runner Sports (map).

Road Runner Sports is located at 7113 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be available starting at 7am

Event schedule

Sat, December 5, 2026 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports
Sun, December 6, 2026 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
Sun, December 6, 2026 8:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins
Sun, December 6, 2026 8:10 AM - Reindeer Dash Begins
Sun, December 6, 2026 8:50 AM - 10K Begins
Sun, December 6, 2026 8:55 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
Sun, December 6, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Begins
Sun, December 6, 2026 9:45 AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)

0.5 mm

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4.7 km/h (Light breeze)

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Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

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Low (2.0)

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40.0%

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07:16

nightlight Sunset

17:21

About Tucson

Learn more about the host city, Tucson.

Tucson is the county seat of and the most populated city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is the second-most populous city in Arizona with a population of 542,630 at the 2020 census, behind the capital city, Phoenix, while the Tucson metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 1.08 million residents and is the 52nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tucson and Phoenix anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 mi (174 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (97 km) north of the United States–Mexico border. It is home to the University of Arizona.

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