Rudolph Run
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Philadelphia (4358 Main Street). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen.
On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen! 'Tis the season for holiday fun at the Rudolph Run in Manayunk! The 12th Annual Rudolph Run is on Saturday, December 12th! Join us for a 3 mile fun run along the Manayunk canal path starting at 9AM.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Aug 9, 2026
Race day in Philadelphia
Weather
47° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Phila Franklin Inst, PA (5.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:13 AM – 4:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
- Cynwyd Heritage Trail · free0.5 mi
28 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Han Dynasty restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- @Ramen MNYK restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Volo Coffeehouse cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Hen Solo quick biteunder 0.1 mi
46 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
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)5 within 3 mi9 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Residence Inn
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
About 30 min walk1.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Philly Inn & Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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