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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
3201 E 17th Ave, Denver CO
5K
About this race
Event Overview
Bad news...Rudolph has gone missing.
Good news...Santa knows exactly who to call. The Denver running community!
Lace up your running (or walking) shoes and join the Rudolph Search & Rescue Team on a festive mission to track down everyone's favorite red-nosed reindeer before Christmas morning.
The cookies can wait—it's time to SAVE CHRISTMAS!
What's New This Year
- Toy Drive: We will be hosting a toy drive to bring smiles to kids faces across the metro area, please consider bringing an unwrapped toy to donate!
- Reindeer Games: We promise you and your red nose will not be left out!
Race Highlights
- Fun Swag: Participants receive fun, festive swag!
- Nice List: Guaranteed spot on Santa's "Nice List".
- Search Dogs: Bells for the collars of any "search" dogs who run with their owners.
- Treats: Cookies/treats, AFTER we find Rudolph!
- Kids Fun Run: "Dasher" 200-meter free kids fun run.
- Costume Contest: Join in on the fun with the costume contest!
- Photos: Free post-race photos with Santa & Rudolph (fingers crossed!).
- Finisher Medal: Custom Finisher Medal!!!
Packet Pickup
- Advance Pick-up: on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, time & location TBD.
- Race Day Pick-up: opens at 8:00 a.m. inside City Park, near the Pavilion.
Additional Information
The Rudolph Ramble 5K Run & Walk and Kids Fun Run are part of the RunDenver Series.
Event Details
Date: December 6, 2026
Location: 3201 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
For more information, visit Rudolph Ramble Race Page.
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