Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon
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About the race
The Phoenix Run Run Rudolph event on December 20, 2026 takes place at Rio Vista Community Park in Peoria, AZ and offers multiple in-person and virtual running options along the New River Trail System.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Reindeer Dash (untimed half mile)
- Virtual Run (US addresses only)
The course uses the New River Trail System multi-use trails, all asphalt and concrete, and starts and finishes at Rio Vista Park. The trail remains open to the public during the event. Water stations, restrooms, and GU gel stations are placed at multiple mile points for each distance; the half marathon has GU at miles 7.35 and 9.65. The half marathon has a four hour cut-off time. Timing is chip based with real time results and event photos available online and via the event mobile app.
All participants receive a custom event medal and a custom dri-fit tech long or short sleeve shirt with a no-shirt option for a small rebate. Male and female top three age group awards are given for the half marathon, quarter marathon, and 5K for race day participants only. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and on race day at Rio Vista Park. The event proceeds benefit Ryan House. The event proceeds rain or shine and there are no weather refunds. Strollers and leashed pets are permitted on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
