Run, Rudolph, Run 5K

Come out and join us as we celebrate the holiday season with our Run, Rudolph, Run 5K & 1K on Saturday, Dec. 13. The 1K starts at 10 a.m., followed by the 5K at approximately 10:15 a.m. After the race, enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies (ticket provided as part of your race packet) and check out the other activities at the Kris Kringle Market at the Fest Tent (a European-style market with vendor booths, food trucks, photos with Santa, caroling performances, hot spiced cider, hot cocoa and cookies). Included in each race registration is a drawing ticket for your chance to win a Next Jump Outfitter's Pop Up Camper Tent and MWR gift cards! The race also serves as the final workout of the day as a part of the 12 WODs of Winter!

Pre-race registration is sold out! 

Still want to run? Day-of-race registration/packet pickup will take place between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. in the vicinity of the MWR Fest Tent. Day-of-race registration is free (hold harmless agreement required) and does not include a packet with shirt, medal or bib.

The 5K is a loop course is mainly flat and runs through a historical area of Joint Base-Lewis McChord. The 1K course is a flat road course incorporating a partial lap on the track. 

Packet Pickup will take place at the Bowl Arena, 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main, on Friday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Double your chances to win the Pop Up Camper Tent and MWR gift cards by picking up your packet on Friday, by getting an extra drawing ticket!

Packets will consist of the following:

• Race T-Shirt (if registered by Nov. 19)
• Custom Bib
• Tear off ticket for hot cocoa and cookie (redeem at Kris Kringle Market)

Participants will receive a custom finisher's medal after they cross the finish line. 

Participants who register by Nov. 19 will receive a race shirt at Packet Pick Up.  

For details contact: JBLMintramurals@army.mil

Event details and schedule

12 December 2025:

• Packet pick-up at Bowl Arena, 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main, from 1100-1800

13 December 2025:

• Run, Rudolph, Run 1K at 1000 in the vicinity of the MWR Fest Tent, S12th St, JBLM-Main
• Run, Rudolph, Run 5K at approximately 1015 in the vicinity of the MWR Fest Tent, S12th St, JBLM-Main