Old Town Rudolph Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- Old Town Rudolph Run 5K
From the Organizer
Hosted by the Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center the 11th annual Old Town Rudolph Run 5K takes place in Old Town Leander. This chip timed event starts in the heart of Old Town and tours through the streets of Leander. The course is flat and fast with no hills or rough terrain. This 5K will have limited participation, so sign up early to ensure you can join us for this exciting event.
Race Details and Schedule:
DETAILS: The Old Town 5K Saturday Dec. 5, 2026 at 10:00am. The chip-timed course is mostly flat & fast. The race will begin and finish at W. Willis St. and Bagdad St. in Old Town Leander. Every 5K entrant will receive a high quality shirt of his/her choice and a custom color finisher's medal.
This is a stroller friendly & dog friendly race, all dogs on leashes and only friendly dogs allowed.
PACKET PICK UP: Race packets can be picked up at the Leander Chamber of Commerce (103 N. West) Thursday the 3rd or Friday the 4th from 9-5pm. There will be no pickup allowed the morning of the race. Any unclaimed packets may be picked up the following week. All packets must be picked up by Dec. 15th if you were not able to participate but would still like your packet.
PRIZES: The 5K awards ceremony will follow the completion of the race with a first place gold medal awarded to the top finisher in each age categories (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over) for male and female. All finishers will receive a medal as they cross the finish line.
PARKING: Parking is available in the LISD parking lots surrounding Old Town and along the streets of Old Town.
FINISH LINE: The finish line will close at 1 hour 20 mins to open the road. If you have not completed the 5k in that amount of time you will be redirected to the Chamber of Commerce office to collect your medal.
NOTE–For easy access to the lots follow these directions. From Crystal Falls Parkway, turn onto S. West Drive. Follow S. West Drive North towards Old Town. Lots will be on your right and left as you get close to Old Town. These lots are not accessible from 183. You can also park along Broade St.
Course Map Available Here
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
64°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Austin Great Hills, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Leander, TX
Population
67,880
as of 2023
Elevation
1,039 ft
Nearest Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Old Town Rudolph Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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- What is the Old Town Rudolph Run?
- Old Town Rudolph Run is a running race held in Leander, Texas on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Old Town Rudolph Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Leander, Texas at Start/Finish: 201 Bagdad St., Leander, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Old Town Rudolph Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Old Town Rudolph Run
Dec 5, 2026