Rudolph Ramble 5K Run/Walk
About the race
Rudolph has gone missing, and Santa is calling on the Denver running community to help find him.
Join the Rudolph Search & Rescue Team on a festive mission to track down everyone's favorite red-nosed reindeer before Christmas morning.
The Rudolph Ramble 5K Run & Walk and Kids Fun Run are part of the RunDenver Series.
New this year
- A toy drive to bring smiles to kids across the metro area. Bring an unwrapped toy to donate.
- Reindeer games.
Race highlights
- Participants receive fun, festive swag
- Guaranteed spot on Santa's Nice List
- Bells for the collars of any search dogs who run with their owners
- Cookies and treats, after we find Rudolph
- Dasher 200-meter free kids fun run
- Costume contest
- Free post-race photos with Santa and Rudolph (fingers crossed)
- Custom finisher medal
Packet pickup
- Advance pick-up on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, time and location TBD
- Race day pick-up opens at 8:00 a.m. inside City Park, near the Pavilion
The course
Location
Denver, CO, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Denver
Denver is the capital of Colorado, on the High Plains just east of the Rocky Mountains, nicknamed the Mile High City because it sits one mile (about 1,609 m) above sea level. The climate is cool semi-arid, with low humidity, around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year and four distinct seasons. Summers are warm to hot with afternoon thunderstorms, winters bring snow and cold spells, and the weather can change suddenly. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to race, with the strongest sun and heat in July. The altitude can make hard efforts feel tougher, so allow time to adjust.
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