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 (45 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.
After the race, participants are invited to a "Recovery Round" at downtown restaurants featuring post-run specials and holiday cheer!
📍 Race Day Details| Date | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| Location | Fountain Inn Fire Station |
| Address | 200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644 |
| Packet Pickup | Thursday 12/3 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM or Friday 12/4 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Activities Center, 610 Fairview St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644 |
| Awards Ceremony | 7:45 PM at the finish line |
| Parking | Parking is available at Fountain Inn Fire Station (200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can. |
| 6:15 PM | Pre-race announcements and course briefing |
| 6:30 PM | 1 Mile Fun Run starts |
| 6:45 PM | Rudolph Run at Night 5k starts |
| 7:40 PM | Course closes (results are live on the race page as runners finish) |
| 7:45 PM | Awards ceremony at the finish line |
Times are based on the start times above.
🗺️ CourseThe 5K follows the Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route through downtown Fountain Inn, starting at the Fountain Inn Fire Station.
Start/Finish on Google Maps Course Map Race ShirtsRegister by Friday, November 20th to guarantee your shirt!
🏆 Race AwardsThe awards ceremony is held at the finish line beginning at 7:45 PM.
- Top 3 Male and Female Overall (5K and 1 Mile Run)
- Top 3 Male and Female in each age group (5K only)
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.
Part of the Upstate Giving SeriesThis race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.
Upstate Giving SeriesSeries Standings Race Policies- Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
- Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
Events
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.
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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- Race
- Rudolph Run at Night
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Rudolph Run at Night
Dec 5, 2026