When is it? Sunday 7 December 2025, registration from 10am
Where is it? St Albans, start and finish at Waterend Barn
How much does it cost? Adults £12, Children £8, Family ticket £35, Free for under 5s
Rudolph Run 2025: Festive fun for all ages!
Spread some festive cheer this December and join us for our annual Rudolph Run. Dust off your antlers, pull on your favourite Christmas jumper, and head to St Albans city centre for a morning full of festive fun for the whole family.
Whether you choose the 1.5km or 5km route, you’ll follow a merry trail through the city streets, starting at the Waterend Barn pub on St Peter’s Street. Perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this joyful event is a fantastic way to spread festive cheer while supporting Rennie Grove Peace.
Ticket sales close on Tuesday 2 December at midnight. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive celebration—sign up today!
Join us for the merriest run of the year!
Free pair of antlers Every runner will be given a pair of antlers to wear on the day, and a medal to celebrate their achievement at the finish line!
Festive face painter An expert face painter will be on hand to give you a merry makeover!
Best dressed prizes! We'll be giving out prizes for the best dressed adult, children and dogs!
Dash, donate and make a difference!
By participating in the Rudolph Run 2025, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those needing care during their most vulnerable moments.
We’re asking each runner to aim for a fundraising target of £99 which could fund three hours of care from a Rennie Grove Peace physiotherapist. Everyone who raises over £99 will receive a free running buff to celebrate their achievement. Or you can choose to receive an exclusive personalised video message from Father Christmas himself! Videos are limited, so get fundraising early to be in with a chance!
Your involvement helps bring hope and compassion to individuals and families when they need it most.
Lace up, join the Rudolph Run, and make a difference this Christmas.
Running in Memory of Alison
Angela and 10 members of her walking netball group, are taking part in memory of one of the group’s members who sadly died last year after being cared for by Rennie Grove Peace.
“It will be a great opportunity for us to get together, take part in an activity we will all enjoy and raise money for a great local cause in memory of our dear friend, Alison.
Look out for us in our matching ‘Ali’s Allstars’ t-shirts on the day!”
Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one or simply soaking up the Christmas spirit, every step you take helps fund vital hospice care in our community.
Receive a personalised letter from Father Christmas!
Choose to add an additional £10 donation at checkout and receive a personalised letter from Father Christmas!
Book your tickets today
Thank you to our sponsor for making this event possible
Rudolph Run FAQs
Please see below for information about the Rudolph Run. To contact our events team, please email: events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
When and where
The Rudolph Run takes place in St Albans City Centre, the start and end point is Waterend Barn, St Peter’s St, St Albans AL1 3LE.
The Rudolph Run takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025. Registration starts at 10am.
1.5km:
Start time is 11am, warmup begins 5 minutes before
5km:
Start time is 11:30am, warmup starts 10 minutes before
We offer two routes, a 1.5k fun run or a 5k run – both routes are on pavements. Marshalls are stationed across the route to direct people and offer any assistance if needed.
Signing up and sponsorship
The Rudolph Run is open to all ages and abilities.
Any runner under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian aged 18 or older on the day.
£12 adult
£8 child
£35 family
Free entry for under 5s
We are asking all our supporters to aim to raise £99 per person for this event. £99 could fund three hours of care from a Rennie Grove Peace physiotherapist who works with patients to manage their symptoms and boost their quality of life through movement. Anybody who raises over £99 will earn a free Rennie Grove Peace running buff OR a magical personalised video message from Father Christmas himself!
We recommend that you set up an online donation page using JustGiving. It is easy to do, and you can share your page link with friends, family and colleagues via email or social media. The funds you raise come straight to Rennie Grove Peace. If you prefer to fundraise offline, we provide a downloadable link to a sponsor form for you to share too. Check out our fundraising tools and tips for ideas and inspiration.
On the day
You will receive this a week before the date of the event. Should you have any questions beforehand, please get in touch – email events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
Professional face painter Cutie Mark will be available from 10am. A recommended donation of £5 is greatly appreciated.
YES! The more festive the better!! We love to see all the different Christmas costumes people wear on the Rudolph Run so feel free to get dressed up and give us a wave as you go past! Best dressed prizes will be awarded to adults, children and dogs!
Purchase your tickets using the button below
You can reach our events team on 01442 89 02 22 or you can email events@renniegrovepeace.org
Please read the T&Cs for Rudolph Run 2025 here
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