Christmas Rush
Christmas Rush is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Kent, WA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (96 days to go)
- Location
- 24400 Russell Road, Kent, WA
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Christmas Rush will celebrate 44 years on December 12. The race features a 5k run/walk and a 10k run. along the scenic green river.
NEW 10k Course! The 10k will start on the west side of the Green River, will cross over and finish on the east side. Both the 5k and 10k will finish in the same location. (Map coming soon)
Participants age 13 and under are FREE courtesy of Taylor Farms!
Awards will be given to top five winners in each age group following the race.
Shirt order deadline: Thursday, November 12th at 11:59 p.m.
Look for the garage sale table following the race and pick up a shirt from a previous race for just $5! Cash or Card.
Packet pick up at Road Runner Sports, Thursday, December 10th, 4-7 p.m. or on race day starting at 8 a.m.
Parking located at Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road, Kent
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
61%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kent, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kent, WA
Population
135,015
as of 2023
City Elevation
363 ft
Nearest Airport
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Christmas Rush
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 24400 Russell Road, Kent, WA
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Christmas Rush
Dec 12, 2026