Rudolph Ramble 8K
Chicago, IL
- 8K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Local Historical Weather (Dec 13):
| 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| H (°F) | 62 | 48 | 32 | 49 | 45 |
| L (°F) | 50 | 36 | 18 | 33 | 40 |
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Fun Christmas-themed 8k in Lincoln Park
Usually, this race is run in the bitter cold of Chicago's December, often over snow-caked trails in the urban Lincoln Park. However, largely thanks to El Niño, it was in … MORE
Usually, this race is run in the bitter cold of Chicago’s December, often over snow-caked trails in the urban Lincoln Park. However, largely thanks to El Niño, it was in the upper 50s for the Christmas-themed Rudolph Ramble. I ran this race in 2009 and signed up in 2015 because instead of the typical participant shirt, organizer Fleet Feet gave all runners knit caps in their choice of blue or red. These days, that’s enough to get me to sign up. Fleet Feet puts on a ton of races in the area so the organization is masterful, and the event itself went off without a hitch. Local vendors were present for the after-party with cider, donuts and coffee for all participants. Whether in sub-zero climes or the surprising turn of weather, this race is a great way to end the calendar race season.