Join us as we get Rudolph & the rest of the reindeer ready for delivery day!
The Phoenix Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K, 5K,
and Reindeer Dash will take place on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at
Rio Vista Park in Peoria.
Runners will follow the multi use trails of the New River Trail System.
Proceeds from this event benefit Ryan House.
Focusing on quality of life and continuity of care, their care team combines compassion with state-of-the-art care to guide your child through their unique life-limiting or end-of-life journey while providing your whole family with peace, comfort, and support.
Our Mission
With our world-class care and programs, we embrace all children and their families as they navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys through:
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until December 14, 2026.
Virtual Run Details
Of course we want you to participate in the Run Run Rudolph Half Marathon, 10K and 5K event locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal, and shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on December 20th. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
Custom Event Medal for ALL participants.
Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Shirt for ALL participants.
Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the half marathon, 10K and 5K (Race day participants only). Our age groups are the following:
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Owned and operated by StartLine Racing!
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
The course will take you through the open use trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.
Water will be located at:
Restrooms will be located on the course at:
GU Gels will be located on the course at:
The cut-off time for the Half Marathon will be 4 hours.
Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 7am at Rio Vista Park.
We accept cash, and credit cards on race day
PLEASE NOTE - Your swag selection and size are not guaranteed for those who register on race day.
Race day registration fees will be:
Strollers welcome
Leashed pets welcome
The course will take you through the open use trails (all asphalt and concrete) of the New River Trail System, starting and ending at Rio Vista Park in Peoria - meaning no need for transportation before or after the race just to get back to your car! Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.
Reindeer dash will be an untimed half mile run. All Reindeer Dash participants will receive a medal, bib and tech shirt. Parents who only want to accompany their children on the course do not need to register.
Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, December 19th from 2-5pm at Road Runner Sports in N. Phoenix
Race day packet pick-up opens at 7am at Rio Vista Park.
Dec 20, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
106 days remaining
$45.00
Dec 20, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
106 days remaining
$35.00
Dec 20, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
106 days remaining
$75.00
Dec 20, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
106 days remaining
$20.00
Dec 20, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
106 days remaining
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Peoria.
Learn more about the host city, Peoria.
Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. Most of the city is located in Maricopa County, while a portion of it in the north is in Yavapai County. It is a major suburb of Phoenix. As of the 2020 census, the population of Peoria was 190,985, up from 154,065 in 2010. It is the sixth-largest city in Arizona in land area and the ninth-largest in population. It was named after Peoria, Illinois. The word peoria is a corruption of the Miami-Illinois word for "prairie fire". It is the spring training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, who share Peoria Sports Complex.
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