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Rudolph's Race 5K & Half

Race Date

Dec 19, 2026

Location

Washington, DC

Solid Pick43

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
270

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Washington, DC

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K run

Quality Score

Solid Pick43
Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size11/15

~135 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

shrinking

Loyalty4/20

4% returning runners

Course & details6/15

5 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw7/10

runners from 15 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:20:28

Weather5/10

typical high 48°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

32°

Afternoon (High)

48°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

68%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 270 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

270

Median time

2:04:15

Latest turnout

130

States

16

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:003:50

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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Race Photos

Frequently asked

When is the Rudolph's Race 5K & Half?

The Rudolph's Race 5K & Half is held on Saturday, December 19, 2026.

Where does the Rudolph's Race 5K & Half take place?

It takes place in Washington, District of Columbia.

What distances does the Rudolph's Race 5K & Half offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.

Is the Rudolph's Race 5K & Half course flat and good for a PR?

The Rudolph's Race 5K & Half is a rolling hills, loop course course.

How many people run the Rudolph's Race 5K & Half?

HalfRuns has finish records for 270 runners who have completed the Rudolph's Race 5K & Half.

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