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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools, Strasburg OH
1 Mile
26–40°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
22–33°F
dry
2024
14–29°F
dry
2023
25–45°F
dry
2022
31–39°F
dry
2021
29–45°F
dry
2020
42–56°F
dry
2019
19–39°F
dry
2018
22–40°F
dry
2017
17–35°F
rain
2016
27–36°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
Join us for the 5th Annual Rudolph Run 5k and Fun Walk! All proceeds benefit the students at Strasburg Elementary School. In addition to top overall winners, we will also have prizes in both Men's and Women's divisions in age groups. There will be raffles for Christmas Cash, and prizes for the best dressed runner. Don't forget your 4-legged dog friends as there will be a prize for the most festive Christmas themed dog as well!
Medals
Finishers' Medals: All finishers will receive Medals that will be designed from artwork from one of our talented students!
Cash for Christmas Raffle
Raffle Entry: As an added bonus, all registrants prior to 11/25/2025 will receive 1 entry in the Cash for Christmas Raffle! Prizes will be $500, $250, and $50. Additional entries can be purchased for $10, or 3 for $20. Winner to be drawn during the awards presentation. Winner(s) need not be present to win.
Shirts
T-Shirt Guarantee: All participants who are registered before 11/25/2025 will be guaranteed a T-Shirt. Remaining registrations will receive remaining shirts on a 1st come, 1st served basis. We offer the following shirt sizes Youth X-Small to Large or Adult Small to 3X-Large. We also have a no shirt option available $10 discount.
Schedule
Date & Location: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Strasburg Elementary 140 N. Bodmer Ave., Strasburg, OH 44680
- 7:30 AM: Registration/Packet Pickup
- 9:00 AM: 5K Run/Walk Start
- 9:05 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run Take Off
- 10:00 AM: Awards
Awards
Categories: 5K Run/Walk
Top 3 Men & Women - Overall
Top 3 Men & Women in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Best Christmas Theme Human
Best Christmas Themed Dog
Cause/Donation
Beneficiary: Proceeds to benefit Strasburg PTG raises funds to put on several events for the students throughout the year which includes a Back to School Bash, Fall Festival, Santa's Workshop, The Grand Event, Reward Trips and much more. We are also able to help with upgrades including new electronics, playground toys and any requests teachers may have. Donations can also be given by going to donate button, donations can also be made through the registration process.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: The Rudolph Run.
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