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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
3482 E River Rd, Tucson AZ
Half · 10K · 5K
46–67°F · low rain risk
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44–74°F
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46–69°F
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49–66°F
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50–65°F
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About this race
Event Overview
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.
Event Details and Schedule
Mail-in and Virtual Registration
- Mail Registration: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing.
- Virtual Run: Participate in the Tucson Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K and 5K event locally or virtually. All prices include shipping, and items will ship following the event.
- Restrictions: Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. Contact StartLine Racing at [email protected] for international inquiries.
What You Get!
- Medals: Custom Event Medal for ALL participants.
- Shirts: Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Shirt for ALL participants.
- Santa: Chance to hang out with Santa!
- Awards: Male and female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5K (Race day participants only).
Race Day Information
- Registration Time: Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7am at Brandi Fenton Park in Tucson.
- Payments: We accept cash and credit cards on race day. Note that swag selection and size are not guaranteed for same day registration.
- Fees: Half Marathon - $90, 10K - $60, 5K - $50, Reindeer Dash - $30.
- Strollers & Pets: Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. The Reindeer Dash is an untimed half mile run, and all participants will receive a medal and tech shirt.
Course Maps
- Half Marathon: Course Map
- 10K: Course Map
- 5K: Course Map
- Reindeer Dash: Course Map
Water Stations & Course Support
- Hydration: Gatorade and Water will be available at all water stations.
- Restrooms: Located at designated miles on the course for your comfort.
- GU Gels: Available at specific mile markers for the Half Marathon.
- Cut-Off: The cut-off time for the Half Marathon will be 4 hours.
Packet Pick-Up Opportunities
- Date: Saturday, December 5th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Road Runner Sports (map).
- Race Day: Packet Pickup begins at 7am.
Event Schedule
- Sat, December 5, 2026 2:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up from 2-5 PM 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.)
Location
The event will be held at 3482 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ.
For more information, visit the official event page: Event Registration.
Course map
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