Rudolph Run at Night
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
200 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
200 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
200 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC
14th Annual
Rudolph Run at Night 5K & Fun Run
A certified night route through downtown Fountain Inn.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Fountain Inn Fire Station, Fountain Inn, SC
About the Race
Join us for the 14th Annual Rudolph Run at Night 5K and Fun Run! The race takes place along a certified route through downtown Fountain Inn. Check-in and the starting line are both at the Fountain Inn Fire Station.
After the race, participants are invited to a "Recovery Round" at downtown restaurants featuring post-run specials and holiday cheer!
📍 Race Day Details
DateSaturday, December 5, 2026LocationFountain Inn Fire StationAddress200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644Packet PickupThursday 12/3 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM or Friday 12/4 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Activities Center, 610 Fairview St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644Awards Ceremony7:45 PM at the finish lineParkingParking is available at Fountain Inn Fire Station (200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.
🏃 The Events
1 Mile Kids Fun Run · 6:30 PM
Timed run. No age group awards.
Rudolph Run at Night 5K · 6:45 PM
Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route.
Race Day Timeline
6:15 PMPre-race announcements and course briefing6:30 PM1 Mile Fun Run starts6:45 PMRudolph Run at Night 5k starts7:40 PMCourse closes (results are live on the race page as runners finish)7:45 PMAwards ceremony at the finish line Times are based on the start times above.
🗺️ Course
The 5K follows the Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route through downtown Fountain Inn, starting at the Fountain Inn Fire Station.
Start/Finish on Google Maps
Course Map
Race Shirts
Register by Friday, November 20th to guarantee your shirt!
🏆 Race Awards
The awards ceremony is held at the finish line beginning at 7:45 PM.
Top 3 Male and Female Overall (5K and 1 Mile Run) Top 3 Male and Female in each age group (5K only)
Age Group Categories
0-910-1213-1617-1920-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7980+
❤️ Where the Proceeds Go
Proceeds from the Rudolph Run at Night 5K Race and Kids Fun Run will benefit City of Fountain Inn Youth Sports programs and Miriam Foundation.
Part of the Upstate Giving Series
This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.
Upstate Giving SeriesSeries Standings
Race Policies
Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed. No refunds: all registrations are final. Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
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Registration support by Upstate Race Series · Info@UpstateRaceSeries.com
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