Event: Hosted by the Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, the 10th annual Old Town Rudolph Run 5K takes place in Old Town Leander.
Date & Time: December 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Course: Chip-timed event starts in the heart of Old Town and tours through the streets of Leander. The course is flat and fast with no hills or rough terrain.
Participation: This 5K will have limited participation, so sign up early to ensure you can join us for this exciting event.
📅 Race Details and Schedule
Details: The race begins and finishes at W. Willis St. and Bagdad St. in Old Town Leander.
Swag: Every 5K entrant will receive a high-quality shirt of his/her choice and a custom color finisher's medal.
Family Friendly: This is a stroller friendly & dog friendly race, all dogs on leashes and only friendly dogs allowed.
📦 Packet Pickup
Location: Race packets can be picked up at the Leander Chamber of Commerce (100 N. Brushy St.)
Pickup Dates: Thursday, December 4th or Friday, December 5th from 9-5 PM, or the morning of the race starting at 9 AM at the start line.
Deadline: All packets must be picked up by December 15th if you were not able to participate but would still like your packet.
🏆 Prizes
Awards Ceremony: The 5K awards ceremony will follow the completion of the race.
Categories: A first-place gold medal will be awarded to the top finisher in each age category (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over) for male and female.
Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line.
🚗 Parking
Availability: Parking is available in the LISD parking lots surrounding Old Town and along the streets of Old Town.
Directions: For easy access to the lots, from Crystal Falls Parkway, turn onto S. West Drive and follow North towards Old Town. Lots will be on your right and left.
Restrictions: These lots are not accessible from 183. You can also park along Broade St.
🏁 Finish Line
Time Limit: The finish line will close at 1 hour 20 mins to open the road.
Redirect: If you have not completed the 5K in that amount of time, you will be redirected to the Chamber of Commerce office to collect your medal.