Run Run Rudolph Family Fun Run & 5K
Participants dress in costumes and festive holiday attire for a 5K race or 1-mile family fun run and walk. The flat, marked courses wind through city streets, beginning and ending in the school parking lot with volunteer and police support. Before the race, runners and walkers can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and hot apple cider.
What to Expect
Holiday race through Sherman featuring festive costumes and complimentary hot chocolate.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
St. Mary's Catholic School
Food & Drink
Complimentary hot chocolate and hot apple cider are served before the race, and a water station is available along the 5K course.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, fun-run walkers, and recreational runners
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 5K Run: $30; after Nov. 25th $35; race day $40. 5K Team (5 or more): $25; after Nov. 25th $30; race day $35. 1 Mile Fun Run: $20; after Nov. 25th $25; race day $30. – Get tickets
- Hours: Packet pickup: Friday, December 4, 11:00am-3:00pm. Saturday, December 5: race-day registration and packet pickup 7:45am-8:45am; 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:45am; 5K starts at 9:15am.
- Parking: Both courses begin and end in the parking lot of St. Mary’s Catholic School; the page gives no parking instructions or cost.
Tips & Advice
- Register online before it closes on Thursday, December 3, and ideally by November 25, because prices go up after that date and again on race day.
- Sign up as a 5K team of five or more people to get the lower team entry rate, which is available at every registration stage.
- Pin your bib on the front of your body where it can be seen, since the timing chip is on it and you need it to be timed and eligible for awards.
- Collect packets for friends and family at Friday's pickup outside the McCullough Center gym, where bibs and timing chips are handed out.
- Come in costume or festive attire and arrive in time for the free hot chocolate and hot apple cider served before the race starts.
Special Events & Promotions
- Reindeer antler and nose packages are sold separately at the race.
- Entry costs less if you register by November 25, and the price rises again on race day.
- The 5K has a team rate for groups of 5 or more.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which race suits families with young kids?
The 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. Every child who takes part gets a jingle bell necklace award.
Should I dress up?
Yes. Costumes and festive attire are part of the fun, and reindeer antler and nose packages are sold at the race.
What's the course like?
Both races start and finish in the St. Mary's Catholic School parking lot and run on city streets. The 5K course is well marked, flat and fast, with a water station, mile markers, and plenty of volunteer and police support.
Where do I pick up my packet?
Pickup is Friday outside the McCullough Center gym at St. Mary's Catholic School, by the gym loop at Sparrow and Walnut. Bibs and timing chips are handed out there, and you can collect packets for friends and family. Race-day pickup is also available.
What if I miss online registration?
You can still register in person on race day.
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