Rudolph Run at Night
Rudolph Run at Night is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Fountain Inn, SC, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 14th Annual Rudolph run at Night 5k and Fun Run! The race takes place along a certified route through downtown Fountain Inn! Check in and the starting line are both at the Fountain Inn Fire Station. The One-Mile Kids Fun run will kick off at 6pm, followed by the 5k Race at 6:45pm. Awards ceremony to be held at the finish line beginning at 7:45pm. After the race, participants are invited to a “Recovery Round” at downtown restaurants featuring post-run specials and holiday cheer! (Register by Friday November 20th to guarantee your shirt!) Packet pickup will be Thursday 12/3 from 2:00-5:00p or Friday 12/4 from 9:00a-12:00p (Activities Center, 610 Fairview St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644).
Date: Saturday December 5th, 2026
Location: 200 N. Main St. Fountain Inn, SC 29644
Start Time:
- 6:30pm ( 1-mile Kids TIMED RUN - No Age Group Awards)
- 6:45pm (5K Race Start Time)
Awards Ceremony: 7:45pm
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Top 3 Male and Female Overall (5k & 1 Mile Run)
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Top 3 Male & Female Age Group (5k Only)
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0-9
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10-12
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13-16
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17-19
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20-29
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30-34
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35-39
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40-44
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45-49
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50-54
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55-59
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60-64
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65-69
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70-79
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80+
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Route: Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route
Proceeds from the Rudolph Run at Night 5k Race and Kids Fun Run will benefit City of Fountain Inn Youth Sports programs and Miriam Foundation.
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
58°
Typical Low
34°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fountain Inn 2 Sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fountain Inn, SC
City Elevation
822 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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135
Days to train
- Race
- Rudolph Run at Night
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Rudolph Run at Night
Dec 5, 2026