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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
2300 13th St, Tuscaloosa AL
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
41–59°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
43–49°F
dry
2024
33–55°F
dry
2023
37–60°F
dry
2022
51–64°F
rain
2021
55–74°F
dry
2020
34–59°F
dry
2019
40–61°F
dry
2018
31–44°F
dry
2017
47–72°F
rain
2016
51–55°F
rain
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About this race
Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the most festive event of the season — the Rudolph Run at the YMCA of Tuscaloosa!
Join us on December 5, 2026 for a holly-jolly run/walk full of Christmas cheer, holiday music, festive outfits, and fun for the whole family! Whether you’re dashing through the snow (or Alabama sunshine), walking with friends, or racing to the finish line, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Run Run Rudolph:
🎄 Festive holiday spirit
🦌 Christmas Community fun
☕ Hot cocoa & Christmas cheer
👟 A fun run/walk for all ages
📸 Merry photo opportunities
🎁 Holiday memories you won’t forget!
Grab your Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and favorite Christmas sweaters, and come celebrate the season with us at the Y!
December 5, 2026
YMCA of Tuscaloosa
Don’t miss this merry and bright community tradition — we can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
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Race Info:
Registration begins: 7 AM
1 Mile Run Fun Start Time: 7:45AM
5K and 8K Race Start Time: 8 AM
Child Watch will begin at 7:30am & consist of fun activities for kids of all ages while parents are on the course.
8k Individual AWARDS:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
5k Individual AWARDS:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Male & Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd placings for Male & Female in the following age categories:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
1 mile fun run
All kids under 9 years old will receive a medal
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