Ruston Rudolph Run
Ruston Rudolph Run is a running race on December 17, 2026 in Ruston, LA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 17, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- 2103 Champions Way, Ruston, LA
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ho, ho, ho! It’s that magical time of year again, and we’re thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual Ruston Rudolph Run 5K at the Ruston Sports Complex. The 5k Run will begin at the entrance of our indoor facility and will run around the entire complex going in and out of our different sports complexes/fields with Christmas spirit all along the way!
Thursday, December 17th, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Ruston Sports Complex
2103 Champions Way
Ruston, LA 71270
5K REGISTRATION: All ages can register for the 5K
ENTRY FEE- $25 through November 16th (includes T-shirt)
LATE ENTRY FEE- $30 from November 17th through Race day (includes T-shirt, while supplies last)
PACKET PICK UP:
Shreveport Pick Up @ Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Ave. Shreveport LA, 71105
Friday, December 11th from noon-6:00 p.m.
Ruston Pick Up @ Ruston Sports Complex, 2103 Champions Way. Ruston, LA 71270
Monday, December 14th - Wednesday, December 16th from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Race Day (Thursday, December 18th) 7:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.
AWARDS: Overall male and female winners will receive a trophy,
Male and female winners in the following age divisions will receive a medal:
10-under; 11-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, 70+
Entire course is well lit
Dogs allowed, must be on leash
Strollers are welcome
Bikes are not allowed
POST PARTY:
Join us for EVEN MORE Christmas Festivities immediately after the race!
FREE ICE SKATING
FOOD TRUCKS
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY IN THE KNOW!
FACEBOOK:
@RUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION
@RUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX
INSTAGRAM:
@RUSTONRPAR
@THERUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX
WWW.RUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX
Questions? Contact Us!
318-255-5800
Olivia Oliphint
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
37°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruston La Tech, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ruston, LA
Population
22,224
as of 2023
City Elevation
236 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Ruston Rudolph Run
Dec 17, 2026