Ruston Rudolph Run
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Event
The Ruston Rudolph Run is a 5K held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Ruston Sports Complex in Ruston, Louisiana (2103 Champions Way). This is the 3rd annual running of the event. The 5K course begins at the entrance of the indoor facility and loops around the entire complex, passing through and alongside the various sports fields. The course is described as well lit. Registration is open to all ages.
Practical details
Entry fees are tiered: $25 through November 16 (includes a T-shirt) and $30 from November 17 through race day (includes a T-shirt while supplies last). Packet pick-up is available in Shreveport at Sportspectrum and at the Ruston Sports Complex on the days before the race and on race day. Overall male and female winners receive a trophy. Medals are awarded to male and female winners in the following age divisions: 10 and under; 11-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over. Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash, strollers are welcome, and bicycles are not allowed. A post-race event includes free ice skating, food trucks, and Christmas music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
