Rudolph’s Run 5K
Updated
Sunday, November 22, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Wilmington (1616 Delaware Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 21.
Course and race notes
Rudolph’s Run 5K - Supporting Motorcycle Santa.
Motorcycle Santa is a Delaware-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing comfort, joy, and tangible support to children facing medical hardship and their families during the holiday season.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, November 22
2026 · in 15 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Nov 22 (in 15 days)
Opened Aug 11, 2026
Race day in Wilmington
Weather
50° / 35°F
Typical high and low for November 22, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Wilmington Porter Rsch, DE (1.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:54 AM – 4:43 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
75 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Gianni's Pizza restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- El Diablo Burritos Trolley Square restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Brew Ha ha restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- The Post restaurant0.1 mi
10 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, Sat Nov 21
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)13 within 3 mi25 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Courtyard Wilmington Downtown
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: HOTEL DU PONT
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Residence Inn
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: The Quoin Hotel
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
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