The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Boise High School, Boise, ID
- Distance
- 1 Mile Reindeer Dash · 2 Mile Run/Walk · 6 Mile Run/Walk
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
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
38°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boise Air Terminal, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boise, ID
Population
235,701
as of 2023
Elevation
2,866 ft
Nearest Airport
BOI
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field · 1 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Boise High School, Boise, ID
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD?
- The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD is a running race held in Boise, Idaho on December 19, 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 YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Boise, Idaho at Boise High School, Boise, ID. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD
Dec 19, 2026