Rudolph Run 2026

The Rudolph Run returns to Waterend Barn on Sunday 6 December, the annual festive fun run run by Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. It's open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, with two routes through St Albans city centre to choose from: a 1.5km one and a 5km. Registration opens at 10am, the 1.5km route starts at 11am, and the 5km follows at 11:30am.

Everyone gets a pair of antlers to wear and a finisher's medal, and there's a festive face painter on hand. Best dressed prizes are awarded to adults, children and dogs, and dogs are welcome on a short lead. The run is open to all ages, so it works as a family outing as much as a solo morning out.

Proceeds go to Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, which provides hospice care for local patients and families. Participants are encouraged to raise a sponsorship target of £156, which the hospice says could fund four hours of specialist nursing care, such as a Living Well session of arts, crafts and wellbeing activities. Those who reach that target get a free water bottle or a video message from Father Christmas, and anyone who raises £296 or more gets a free event hoodie.

Standard entry is £12 for adults (18+), £8 for children (6-17), and £35 for a family of two adults and two children, with under-fives free. If you wait until the day, prices go up to £14 for adults, £10 for children and £40 for families. The start and finish is Waterend Barn, St Peter's Street, St Albans AL1 3LE.