Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon / 10K / 5K / Reindeer Dash

🎅 Race Overview

Join us as we get Rudolph & the rest of the reindeer ready for delivery day!

The Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Reindeer Dash will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Rio Vista Park in Peoria.

Runners will follow the multi use trails of the New River Trail System.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

Proceeds from this event benefit Ryan House.

Focusing on quality of life and continuity of care, their care team combines compassion with state-of-the-art care to guide your child through their unique life-limiting or end-of-life journey while providing your whole family with peace, comfort, and support.

Our Mission: With our world-class care and programs, we embrace all children and their families as they navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys through:

• Palliative and respite care: that addresses the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of the family
• Continuity of care: from diagnosis to end-of-life
• Expert care: provided by our prestigious care partners and highly-trained staff
• A loving community: that offers ongoing support and compassion

📬 Mail-in Registration and Virtual Event

To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until December 1, 2025.

Virtual Run Details: Of course we want you to participate in the Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K and 5K event locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal, and shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on December 7th. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.

Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

🏅 What You Get!

• Event Medal: Custom Event Medal for ALL participants.
• Event Shirt: Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Shirt for ALL participants.
• Age Group Awards: for Top Three in all Age Groups for the half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K (Race day participants only).
• Runner's Brunch: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc).

🗺️ Course Maps

• Half Marathon Course Map
• 10K Course Map
• 5K Course Map
• Reindeer Dash Course Map

The course will take you through the open use trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

💧 Water Stations & Course Support

Water will be located at:

• Half Marathon: Miles 1.55, 3.1, 4.3, 6.1, 7.35, 8.5 (turnaround), 9.65, 10.8, and 12.6
• 10K: Miles .8, 2, 3.8 (turnaround), and 5.7
• 5K: Miles .8, 2, and 2.6

Restrooms will be located on the course at:

• Half Marathon: Miles 4.43, 7.35, 9.65, and 12.48
• 10K: Miles 2.1 and 5.55

🎉 Race Day Information

Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7am at Rio Vista Park.

Fees:

• Half Marathon: $90
• Quarter: $60
• 5K: $50
• Reindeer Dash: $30

Strollers welcome: Leashed pets welcome.

The course will take you through the open use trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

📆 Event Schedule

• Fri, December 5, 2025 3:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix from 3-6pm
• Sun, December 7, 2025 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
• Sun, December 7, 2025 8:00 AM - Half Marathon Begins
• Sun, December 7, 2025 8:15 AM - Reindeer Dash Begins
• Sun, December 7, 2025 8:45 AM - 10K Begins
• Sun, December 7, 2025 8:55 AM - Race day packet pickup and registration closes
• Sun, December 7, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Begins
• Sun, December 7, 2025 10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony

For more information and registration, please visit this link.