Rudolph Rumble Veteran's Benefit 5K Run-Walk/1M Walk 2026-November 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM EST. 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Idaville, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Family Fun Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run or Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 5.
Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Indiana runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 493 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:39 and men in 31:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 1 Mile Family Fun Walk starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 680 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
11402 E 700 N, Idaville, IN 47950
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)Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for Rudolph Rumble Veteran's Benefit 5K Run-Walk/1M Walk 2026-November 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM EST.. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rudolph Rumble Veteran's Benefit 5K Run-Walk/1M Walk 2026-November 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM EST.?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:18 or better, the top quarter in 28:46, and half the field in 36:48; the last tenth came in after 56:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:32 | 20:36 |
| 30-39 | 29:12 | 30:17 |
| 40-49 | 30:32 | 30:49 |
| 50-59 | 28:58 | 28:46 |
| 60-69 | 44:31 | n/a |
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 10 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Rudolph Rumble Veteran's Benefit 5K Run-Walk/1M Walk 2026-November 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM EST. 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 108 to 119 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:06 to 36:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 (+10%) | 36:48 | under 24:18 | 18:31 |
| 2024 | 108 | 38:06 | under 23:42 | 18:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:46, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 70 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
- 11402 E 700 N, Idaville, IN 47950Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 680 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Rudolph Rumble Veteran's Benefit 5K Run-Walk/1M Walk 2026-November 7, 2026 @ 9:30 AM EST.?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 119 runners finished the 5K Run or Walk; the median finish was 36:48 and the winner ran 18:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:46, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 11402 E 700 N, Idaville, IN 47950.
From the organizers
This 5K Run or Walk/1M Fun Walk is mapped out on the grounds of Cosgray Christmas Trees, so participants will travel through several acres of beautiful trees. The 5K/1M costs $35 which includes a long sleeved t-shirt, chip timing bib, and a bag of goodies. Register by October 10th 2026 to get $5 off the registration fee by using promo code: rudolphrumble26