Fun Run Rudolph

Don’t you wish it was already Christmas time? So do we! Christmas certainly is one of the most wonderful times of the year! We are inviting individuals and families of all ages to join us for Fun Run Rudolph! This is a family fun run, not a race. This event has been created to bring families together during the Christmas season while promoting personal fitness.

Event Details

Runners/Walkers will start the course by following Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Rudolph will run the course with the participants and lead them through the 2-mile course. Follow Rudolph and he will ultimately lead participants to Santa Claus who will be waiting at the finish line. There will be a few surprises along the course.

Post-Run Activities

Once a participant finishes the course, they will receive chocolate chip cookies to enjoy! Participants will then get in line to have their picture taken with Santa Claus. While standing in line, Santa’s elves will assist participants with filling out their wish lists for this Christmas. Once the participant has filled it out, they will hang on to it so they can give their wish list directly to Santa Claus. No photographers will be there taking professional pictures. Bring your own camera/photographer for your best Christmas photos ever!

Location and Packet Pickup

Fun Run Rudolph will be held at Veterans Park in Alabaster, Alabama at 4:00 PM. There is no early packet pickup for this event. Race day packet pickup will be at the pavilion near the northwest corner of the soccer fields. There will be plenty of parking and access to restrooms. Packet pickup will be from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM. Make sure you bring your photo ID for positive identification. A briefing will take place at 3:45 PM. Participants will receive a red nose that lights up (like Rudolph’s) and a headband with antlers to wear while running/walking the course. Participants will also receive a wristband. The wristband is the ticket to meet Santa and snap some pictures. Children 2 and under are free with a paying participant.

Course Description

The course for Fun Run Rudolph will begin in the turn around cul-de-sac located between the soccer fields on the east side of Veterans Park. The course will travel the perimeter of Veterans Park and finish by the new playground and pickleball courts. The total course distance is approximately 2 miles. The course will be clearly marked. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. The course will accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.

Aid Stations

We will have one aid station set up at the one-mile marker during the event. Water will be provided for all participants. Restrooms are also located near the start line, finish line, and aid station.