
From the Organizer
‘Tis the season to sparkle! Make this a December to remember with Santa, family, and friends at the YMCA Christmas Run!
Create a new tradition or continue a long-standing one! Celebrate the holiday season as a family by running or walking together. We are so excited for this Treasure Valley tradition. This winter celebrate with the YMCA at the Christmas Run presented by FORD!
Join the festivities, Santa starting the race, wear your holiday costumes, and more!
Enjoy your time after you finish with a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels. Awards will be announced as soon as available in the Boise High School Cafeteria. Overall, division and costume winners will win prizes!
Packet Pick Up Location & Times: Friday, Dec 18th | 3–7 pm at Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria.
The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves
Courses:
Saturday, December 19th
1 Mile Reindeer Dash - 10:00 am
2 Mile Run - 10:15 am
6 Mile Run - 10:15 am
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD
Dec 19, 2026