Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon
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Phoenix Run Run Rudolph : Peoria, AZ
The Phoenix Run Run Rudolph event takes place on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Rio Vista Community Park in Peoria, Arizona. The event includes multiple in-person distances plus a virtual option and follows the New River Trail System on paved multi-use trails.
Distances available:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Reindeer Dash
- Virtual Run
The course is all asphalt and concrete, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park on the New River Trail System; the trail remains open to the public during the event. Water stations and course support are provided at multiple mile markers for each race (for example, the half marathon lists stations at miles 1.55, 3.1, 4.3, 6.1, 7.35, 8.5, 9.65, 10.8, and 12.6). Restrooms and GU gels are placed at specified points on the course for various distances. The half marathon has a four-hour cut-off time.
All participants receive a custom event medal and a custom Dri-Fit tech shirt (there is an option to decline the shirt). Race day participants are eligible for male and female age-group awards for the top three finishers in each listed age bracket. Packet pick-up is offered the day before at Road Runner Sports in North Phoenix and on race day at Rio Vista Park; mail-in registration is accepted through December 14, 2026. Proceeds benefit Ryan House. The event is organized by StartLine Racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
