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Rudolph Run at Night

Rudolph Run at Night

December 5, 2026
Fountain Inn City Hall
Fountain Inn, SC 29644 US

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14TH ANNUAL
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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
DATE
Saturday, December 5, 2026
LOCATION
Fountain Inn Fire Station
200 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, SC 29644
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday 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 29644
AWARDS CEREMONY
7:45 PM at the finish line
PARKING
Parking is available at Fountain Inn Fire Station (200 N. Main St.). 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
6:30 PM
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Timed run. No age group awards.
6:45 PM
Rudolph Run at Night 5K
Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route.
RACE DAY TIMELINE
6:15 PM
Pre-race announcements and course briefing
6:30 PM
1 Mile Fun Run starts
6:45 PM
Rudolph Run at Night 5K starts
7:40 PM
Course closes (results are live on the race page as runners finish)
7:45 PM
Awards ceremony at the finish line
COURSE

The 5K follows the Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route through downtown Fountain Inn, starting at the Fountain Inn Fire Station.

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
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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.

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.
RACE DAY PHOTOS
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
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Any questions? Contact us today!

Race Location

Fountain Inn City Hall
200 N. Main Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644 US View Location on Map

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