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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!
| Date | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| Location | Fountain Inn Fire Station |
| Address | 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., 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. |
| 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 |
Times are based on the start times above.
The 5K follows the Laurens Hope 5K Certified Route through downtown Fountain Inn, starting at the Fountain Inn Fire Station.
Register by Friday, November 20th to guarantee your shirt!
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)
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.
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.
- 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.
This race is part of the Upstate Race Series. Run the series and earn more than a finish:
Series Finisher: finish 5 races in any one series (Trail, Ultra, Road, Brew, Youth or Giving) to earn that series' Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.
Upstate 250 Club: log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.
The Anchor Award: the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.
Any questions? Contact us today!
Race Location
Fountain Inn City Hall
200 N. Main Street
Fountain Inn, SC 29644 US
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