COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ho, ho, ho! It’s that magical time of year again, and we’re thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual Ruston Rudolph Run 5K at the Ruston Sports Complex. The 5k Run will begin at the entrance of our indoor facility and will run around the entire complex going in and out of our different sports complexes/fields with Christmas spirit all along the way! Thursday, December 17th, 2026 6:30 p.m. Ruston Sports Complex 2103 Champions Way Ruston, LA 71270 5K REGISTRATION: All ages can register for the 5K ENTRY FEE- $25 through November 16th (includes T-shirt) LATE ENTRY FEE- $30 from November 17th through Race day (includes T-shirt, while supplies last) PACKET PICK UP: Shreveport Pick Up @ Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Ave. Shreveport LA, 71105 Friday, December 11th from noon-6:00 p.m. Ruston Pick Up @ Ruston Sports Complex, 2103 Champions Way. Ruston, LA 71270 Monday, December 14th - Wednesday, December 16th from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Race Day (Thursday, December 18th) 7:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m. AWARDS: Overall male and female winners will receive a trophy, Male and female winners in the following age divisions will receive a medal: 10-under; 11-12; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, 70+ Entire course is well lit Dogs allowed, must be on leash Strollers are welcome Bikes are not allowed POST PARTY: Join us for EVEN MORE Christmas Festivities immediately after the race! FREE ICE SKATING FOOD TRUCKS CHRISTMAS MUSIC 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY IN THE KNOW! FACEBOOK: @RUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION @RUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX INSTAGRAM: @RUSTONRPAR @THERUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX WWW.RUSTONSPORTSCOMPLEX Questions? Contact Us! 318-255-5800 Olivia Oliphint
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Ruston Rudolph Run 2026 — Ruston, LA takes place on December 17, 2026. The race is held in Ruston, Louisiana.
Where is Ruston Rudolph Run 2026 — Ruston, LA held?
Ruston Rudolph Run 2026 — Ruston, LA is held at 2103 Champions Way in Ruston, Louisiana.
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