Mistletoe Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile
From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday December 5th for the most wonderful run of the year!
Registration will open June 1st, 2026!
Race Start Times: 1 mile Fun Run: 7:30am | Half Marathon: 8:00am | 5K: 8:15am
Race Location: William G White Jr Family YMCA | Winston-Salem NC
Kick off the holiday season with our YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, The Mistletoe Run! The Mistletoe Run is a family-friendly and community-centered event that includes a certified & chip-timed Half Marathon and 5K course! We also have a 1 mile Fun Run option, live music, food trucks, vendors, community mascots, local cheerleaders, athletes, donuts at the Finish Line and more. Each 5K and Half Marathon participant receives a long-sleeved custom race shirt and Finisher Medal. Our Fun Run participants receive a Finisher ribbon at the end of their race.
Our Course
The Mistletoe Run is a USATF sanctioned course and begins and ends at the William G White Jr Family YMCA in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Our 5K runners travel through Winston-Salem’s beautiful Buena Vista neighborhood, while the half marathon course will continue through the Graylyn International Conference Center, Reynolda House and Gardens, through Reynolda Village, onto Wake Forest University’s campus, then circle back around to the Y.
Our Cause
At the YMCA, we believe every child deserves a healthy & active life. We are proud to share that all race proceeds benefit the young people in our community by providing funding for YMCA swim lessons, summer camp, youth sports, before & after school care, teen memberships & more. Our programs build self-confidence, friendships & community while also teaching our young people how to live healthier lives.
The Mistletoe Half Marathon, 5K, and Fun Run is proudly presented by the law firm of Bell, Davis & Pitt.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winston Salem Rynlds Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Winston Salem, NC
Population
250,887
as of 2023
Elevation
834 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mistletoe Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Mistletoe Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mistletoe Run?
- Mistletoe Run is a running race held in Winston Salem, North Carolina on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mistletoe Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina at William G White, Jr. Family YMCA, Winston Salem, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mistletoe Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mistletoe Run
Dec 5, 2026