Rudolph's Race 5K & Half
Race Date
Dec 19, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
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
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick432 years running
~135 finishers a year
shrinking
4% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 15 states
winner 1:20:28
typical high 48°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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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