2026 JLMC 18th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k/10k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Stuart, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $55 on Nov 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $50$55 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Fun Run - 100 yard dash | Kids | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $50 until Nov 29, then $55 until Dec 4, then $55 until Dec 5.
- 5K Run: $40 until Nov 29, then $45 until Dec 4, then $45 until Dec 5.
- Kid's Fun Run - 100 yard dash: $25 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Stuart runs 1:01:45, about 9:56 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:04:20 and men in 57:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
300 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5K Run
10K Run
Aggregated from official results for 2026 JLMC 18th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k/10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 JLMC 18th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k/10k?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:08 or better, the top quarter in 30:01, and half the field in 37:34; the last tenth came in after 56:30.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 48:31 or better, the top quarter in 56:49, and half the field in 1:05:17; the last tenth came in after 1:20:40.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:09 | 20:35 |
| 20-29 | 30:46 | 24:24 |
| 30-39 | 24:49 | 21:42 |
| 40-49 | 26:45 | 22:38 |
| 50-59 | 28:55 | 24:00 |
| 60-69 | 26:28 | 25:41 |
| 70+ | 38:36 | 34:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 20 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
2026 JLMC 18th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k/10k 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 448 to 535 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:10 to 37:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 535 (+19%) | 37:34 | under 25:08 | 17:26 |
| 2024 | 448 | 37:10 | under 27:09 | 19:18 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: About average for Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 56:49, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 300 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Performance Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 JLMC 18th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash 5k/10k?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 535 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 37:34 and the winner ran 17:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:01, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 300 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34994.
From the organizers
Join the Junior League of Martin County for the 18th Annual Rudolph's Reindeer Dash! Runners, walkers, strollers and pets will all meet up for a 5k and 10k dash through downtown Stuart.
Post 5k/10k we'll kick off a Kids 100 yard Dash Fun Run, pictures with Santa and food trucks to grab a snack! Don't forget to bring cash or cards
Dress in your holiday spirit!
Chip timing from start to finish!
Location:
Memorial Park
300 SE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34994
We will be holding the race slightly South of the park due to construction.
The race starts at 7:00am
Day of runner registration begins at 6:00am
Kids 100 Yard Dash Fun Run begins at 8:30am