When is it? Sunday 6 December 2026, registration starts at 10am
Where is it? St Albans, start and finish at Waterend Barn
How much does it cost? Adult (18 years +) - £10, Child (5 - 17 years) - £6, Family - £30, Under 5s - free
Rudolph Run 2026: 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.
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 2026, 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 £162. By reaching this target, you could help fund a Healthcare Assistant for a day, providing vital personal care and support in our Inpatient Unit or in a patient’s home.
As a thank you, everyone who raises £162 or more will receive a free water bottle to celebrate their achievement. Alternatively, you can choose to receive an exclusive personalised video message from Father Christmas. Videos are limited, so start fundraising early for your chance to receive one.
Every pound you raise helps local patients and families receive expert hospice care when they need it most.
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.
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.
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 6 December 2026. Registration starts at 10am. We recommend arriving 45 minutes before the start time to soak up the atmosphere and to get your face painted (if you want to!).
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.
Bookings open in 2026 – register your interest today to be notified when bookings are open.
Early bird prices (save £2 per ticket):
Adults (18 years and over): £10
Children (6-17 years): £6
Family ticket (based on 2 adults & 2 children): £30
Free entry for under 5s
Standard prices:
Adults (18 years and over): £12
Children (6-17 years): £8
Family ticket (based on 2 adults & 2 children): £35
Free entry for under 5s
Your entry fee helps cover the cost of running the event, while any sponsorship you raise goes directly towards providing hospice care and support across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
We ask each participant to pledge to raise £162. This amount could help fund a Healthcare Assistant for a day, providing vital personal care and support either in our Inpatient Unit or in a patient’s home.
As a thank you, if you raise £324 or more, you’ll receive a free event hoodie. Raising £324 could help fund a Healthcare Assistant for two days, helping more local people receive expert care when they need it most.
Every pound you raise makes a real difference to local patients and families.
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 raise funds offline, click here to download a copy of our sponsor form.
Check out our fundraising tools and tips for ideas and inspiration.
Our team are also on hand to support you with any fundraising so please get in touch – events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.
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.
Our professional face painter 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!
Please register your interest here and we will be in touch with further details.
You can reach our events team on 01442 89 02 22 or you can email events@renniegrovepeace.org
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