Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 2:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Westerville, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 6, 20262:30 PM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| In-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under who are in elementary school) | 5K | Dec 6, 20262:30 PM | $30 | – |
| In-Person Middle School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Ages 11 through 14 who are in middle school) | 5K | Dec 6, 20262:30 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- In-Person 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Dec 6.
- In-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under who are in elementary school) and In-Person Middle School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Ages 11 through 14 who are in middle school): $30 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Westerville runs 39:05, about 12:35 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:50 and men in 33:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the In-Person 5K Run/Walk starts at 2:30 PM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082
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 (5 years)In-Person 5K Run/Walk
In-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under)
Aggregated from official results (Columbus Running Company) for Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest?
At the 2025 In-Person 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 22:41 or better, the top quarter in 27:41, and half the field in 33:31; the last tenth came in after 53:53.
At the 2025 In-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under), the fastest tenth finished in 27:35 or better, the top quarter in 31:04, and half the field in 36:08; the last tenth came in after 53:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:52 | 18:32 |
| 20-29 | 26:58 | 15:46 |
| 30-39 | 27:09 | 26:08 |
| 40-49 | 27:02 | 22:56 |
| 50-59 | 28:46 | 21:28 |
| 60-69 | 34:03 | 33:26 |
| 70+ | n/a | 48:38 |
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
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 322 to 327 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:30 to 33:31.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327 (-13%) | 33:31 | under 22:41 | 14:41 |
| 2024 | 377 (-17%) | 33:05 | under 22:36 | 15:59 |
| 2023 | 455 (-1%) | 31:40 | under 22:03 | 14:44 |
| 2022 | 461 (+43%) | 33:39 | under 23:17 | 15:38 |
| 2021 | 322 | 32:30 | under 23:51 | 17:29 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 27°F at dawn to 41°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 55°F.
Based on 65 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
- 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 3, 2023), 2022 (Dec 4, 2022), 2021 (Dec 5, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 2:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 327 runners finished the In-Person 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 33:31 and the winner ran 14:41.
- Where does it start?
- 325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082.
From the organizers
The Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest is a family-encouraged 5K event that will take place on December 6, 2026 at the Westerville Sports Complex (325 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082). We will have Santa, food trucks, and activities for families and spectators. The Rudolph Run/Walk 5K will generate funds to benefit Westerville area organizations. 5K registrants - Register prior to Nov. 1, and save $5! On Nov. 1, the price of the 5K will increase from $35 to $40. *Please note that this special early registration price for the 5K does not apply to the Elementary School Challenge or the Middle School Challenge, which are already discounted at $30.