Rudolph Ramble 5K
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Rudolph Ramble 5K at City Park, Denver
The Rudolph Ramble is a holiday 5K run and walk held at City Park in Denver on December 6, 2026. The event is part of the RunDenver Series and takes place near the Pavilion at Colorado Boulevard and East 17th Street.
Participants receive event swag including a themed knit hat and a custom finisher medal. The event features festive elements such as bells for dogs that run with their owners, holiday cookies, a costume contest, and free post-race photos with Santa and Rudolph if Rudolph is found. There is also a guaranteed spot on Santa's Nice List for participants.
A free kids fun run called Dasher covers 200 meters. Packet pickup is available in advance on Saturday, December 5 at Road Runner Sports in Lone Tree from 11 AM to 2 PM, and race day packet pickup opens inside City Park near the Pavilion at 8:00 AM.
Awards include top overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers, top three male and female finishers in standard age groups from 12 and under through 80 and over, and top three overall male and female 5K racewalk finishers with results verified by USATF officials. Registered participants can switch to a virtual option and still receive event swag and the finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
