Christmas Rush 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 9:50 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Kent, Washington
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Dec 12, 20269:50 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Dec 11.
Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 56 percent below a typical 10K in Washington, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Washington runs 1:04:33, about 10:23 a mile, based on 71 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:35 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:46 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 9:50 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
24400 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (4 years)5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Aggregated from official results (Bell Lap Productions) for Christmas Rush. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Christmas Rush?
At the 2024 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 22:46 or better, the top quarter in 28:49, and half the field in 36:32; the last tenth came in after 57:13.
At the 2024 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 42:46 or better, the top quarter in 48:50, and half the field in 58:14; the last tenth came in after 1:15:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:25 | 17:15 |
| 20-29 | 23:28 | 16:55 |
| 30-39 | 20:03 | 23:40 |
| 40-49 | 24:59 | 24:09 |
| 50-59 | 28:53 | 22:17 |
| 60-69 | 32:06 | 23:17 |
| 70+ | 41:08 | 35:55 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 31 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Christmas Rush 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 347 to 497 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:04 to 36:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 497 (+16%) | 36:32 | under 22:46 | 16:26 |
| 2023 | 428 (+2%) | 34:48 | under 22:00 | 16:05 |
| 2022 | 421 (+21%) | 36:30 | under 22:12 | 16:14 |
| 2021 | 347 | 36:04 | under 23:07 | 17:17 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Washington 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:49, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Washington 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 48:50, against 56:03 in a typical Washington 10K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
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 12 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 59% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 55°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
- 24400 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 5, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Christmas Rush?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 9:50 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Washington?
- At $20, entry is about 56 percent below a typical 10K in Washington, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 497 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:32 and the winner ran 16:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:49, against 30:04 in a typical Washington 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 24400 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032.
From the organizers
The Christmas Rush will celebrate 44 years on December 12. The race features a 5k run/walk and a 10k run. along the scenic green river.
NEW 10k Course! The 10k will start on the west side of the Green River, will cross over and finish on the east side. Both the 5k and 10k will finish in the same location. (Map coming soon)
Participants age 13 and under are FREE courtesy of Taylor Farms!
Awards will be given to top five winners in each age group following the race.
Shirt order deadline: Thursday, November 12th at 11:59 p.m.