Run Rudolph Run is the Monterey Peninsula's most treasured holiday run. Join us to raise awareness of and help defeat arthritis. Bring friends and family together to kick off the season of giving, decked out in holiday attire! Whether you are a serious runner, a costumed walker, or somewhere in-between, this special event is a great addition to your holiday season, oceanside in beautiful Pacific Grove. Dogs are welcome (however, must remain on a leash).
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 7:30am - 11:30am
Location: Lover’s Point Park, 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93953
Activities:
1k Kids Elf Run
5k walk / run (timed optional)
Holiday costume contest for humans and pooches
Photos with Santa
Children's fun zone
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Pacific Grove.
Learn more about the host city, Pacific Grove.
Pacific Grove is in Monterey County in the Central Coast region of California. It is next to the Pacific Ocean on Monterey Bay just west of the city of Monterey. Popular for its quaint, small-town charm the town reputedly has more Victorian homes per capita than anywhere else in America. Pacific Grove is also the wintering-over spot for thousands of Monarch butterflies, from which its nickname, "Butterfly Town, U.S.A.," is derived.
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