Fun Run Rudolph - Alabaster
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Event Overview
The Fun Run Rudolph is a family-focused holiday event held on Saturday, December 5, 2026. This is the third annual edition of the event. It takes place at Veterans Park, located at 7305 Highway 119 in Alabaster, Alabama.
Event Details
The event is a fun run, not a competitive race. Participants can move at their own pace, walking or running. The course is a 2-mile loop that starts and finishes at the same location. It is clearly marked and is designed to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.
The run has a Christmas theme. Participants follow a costumed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who leads them through the course to the finish line where Santa Claus waits.
Registration and Cost
Two participation categories are available:
- 2 Mile Fun Run - Ages 3 and Up: Registration costs $20.
- 2 Mile Fun Run - Ages 2 and Under: Free entry with a paying participant.
Registration ends on race day.
On-Site Information
Check-in takes place at the start/finish line from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM. A pavilion near the pickleball courts serves as the event area. Ample parking and restrooms are available. A pre-run briefing is scheduled for 3:45 PM.
Participant Perks
All participants receive a wristband at check-in and a finisher's medal upon completing the course. The wristband is exchanged for a chocolate chip cookie at the finish. Participants also get their photo taken with Santa Claus and can fill out a Christmas wish list for him. Each participant receives a raffle ticket for a chance to win Christmas presents after the event concludes.
One aid station with water is provided at the start/finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
