Run Run Rudolph - Peoria

DEC

12

2026

Run Run Rudolph in Peoria is a festive December race with 5K and 1-mile options. Participants get a hoodie and antlers, and can compete in holiday costume contests for prizes. The event benefits Toys for Tots and is part of a local holiday race series.

Sat 12 Dec 2026

Peoria, Illinois

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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Run Run Rudolph - Peoria

The Run Run Rudolph event takes place in December in Peoria, Illinois. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Run/Walk. The courses start and finish on the Riverfront Trail near the former Hooters restaurant.

Participants receive a Run Run Rudolph hoodie, a pair of reindeer antlers, a candy cane, and post-race goodies including hot cocoa. The hoodies and antlers are limited to the first 600 registered participants. There are dress-up contests with $25 gift card prizes for Best Solo Outfit, Best Group Ensemble Outfit, and Best Holiday Inspired Outfit. An additional raffle offers the chance to win a $50 gift card from RC Outfitters, with a raffle ticket given for each toy donated.

The event is organized by ShaZam Racing and is part of the Peoria Holiday Race Series. It benefits the Toys for Tots charity. Packet pickup is available on the day before the race and for a limited time on race day at RC Outfitters on Southwest Water Street.

Age group awards are given for the 5K, with top three finishers in several categories. The awards are cookies and must be claimed on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk

1 Mile Run/walk