16th Annual Rudolph Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 7:45 AM, in Houston (12700 Kimberly Park). Distances: 1K, 5K, 10K. Entry from $20 to $65.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 16th Annual Rudolph 5k Fun Run, Dasher 10k and Cupid 1k starting at our new location, Bendwood Park, and running through the area neighborhoods while enjoying all the Christmas Decorations.
We welcome all ages and runner speeds, walkers, joggers, strollers and all those wanting to have.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
7:45 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K10K
Price
$20 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Feb 4, 2026
Race day in Houston
Weather
67° / 47°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston Sugarland Mem, TX (12.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:07 AM – 5:23 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 38 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Einstein Bros. Bagels quick bite0.2 mi
- Flower child restaurant0.2 mi
- Brio restaurant0.2 mi
- Snooze an A.M. Eatery restaurant0.2 mi
26 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)26 within 3 mi49 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: The Moran CITYCENTRE Hotel
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Candlewood Suites
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: The Westin Houston, Memorial City
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston Memorial City Area
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
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