
RUN RUN RUDOLPH 5K & FUN RUN is a running race on December 5, 2026 in SHERMAN, TX.
This is a fun Holiday event with costumes and festive attire. We offer complimentary hot chocolate and hot apple cider pre-race.
All children who participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a jingle bell necklace award.
The 5K will be timed by Chip-2-Chip Race Timing. The timing chip will be located on your bib number. You must wear your bib number to be timed and eligible for the awards. Please pin it to your torso in sight. Results will be posted at the race for awards and live online at:
Chip 2 Chip Race Timing
RunSignUp
Pre-registered can scan their label for the results and type in your bib number. All others will need to scan the QR code on site or at the bottom of the bib and type in your bib number for your results!
St. Mary's School
Run Run Rudolph is presented by Dr. Stephen D. Sandoval to benefit Children’s Education and Academic Excellence at St. Mary's School in Sherman, Texas.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:45 AM....................... Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-up
8:45 AM....................... 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
9:15 AM....................... 5K Run (Chip Timing Available)
Prices will increase $5 on race day to $35 for the 5K; $30 for the 5K team and $25 for the 1M Fun Run. Register early!!!!!
The 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run begins and ends in the parking lot of St. Mary’s Catholic School. Both courses are on city streets and the 5K course has a water station available.
Awards & Age Group
All children who participate in the 1 Mile Fun Run will receive a Jingle Bell Necklace Award
5K Age Groups:
Overall M & F
Masters M & F
Grand Masters M & F
M & F: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 & 80+
Extras - Reindeer Packages & Rudolph Masks
Reindeer Packages - $7.00 each
IF YOU ARE NOT A SPONSOR AND WOULD LIKE A REINDEER PACKAGE, PLEASE SELECT IT ON THE SECOND STEP.
ATTENTION ALL SPONSORS: PLEASE DO NOT CHECK REINDEER PACKAGE AS IT COMES COMPLIMENTARY WITH YOUR SPONSORSHIP.
Rudolph Masks - $5.00/ea.
Adult-size, cloth, reusable masks with a festive Rudolph design
TO PURCHASE A RUDOLPH MASK, SELECT IT IN THE SECOND STEP.
Packet Pickup
Friday, December 6th 11:00am-3:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic School outside the McCullough Center (gym). You will be allowed to pick up your friends and families race packets. Bib number and timing chips will be available at packet pick up.
Sponsorship Levels
Rudolph $2,000
- Top recognition in all media releases
- Plastic water bottles with logo
- Premier logo placement on T-shirts
- Signage on race day
- 8 race entries (includes official race t-shirt and reindeer packages)
- Recognition in all digital ads
- Recognition on social media
- Promotional inserts for goody bags
Donner & Blitzen $1,000
- Priority logo placement on T-shirts
- Signage on race day
- 6 race entries (includes official race t-shirt and reindeer packages)
- Recognition in all digital ads
- Recognition on social media
- Promotional inserts for goody bags
Comet & Cupid $500
- Logo on T-shirts
- 4 race entries (includes official race t-shirt and reindeer packages)
- Recognition in all digital ads
- Recognition on social media
- Promotional inserts for goody bags
Prancer & Vixen $250
- Name on T-shirts
- 2 race entries (includes official race t-shirt and reindeer packages)
- Recognition on social media
- Promotional inserts for goody bags
Dasher & Dancer $100
- 1 race entry (includes official race t-shirt and reindeer package)
- Promotional inserts for goody bags
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
57°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sherman, 5 mi from the venue.
Population
45,036
as of 2023
City Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 57 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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RUN RUN RUDOLPH 5K & FUN RUN
Dec 5, 2026