YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 165 Market Street, Beaver, PA
- Distance
- Santa Run 5k · Santa Run 10k · One - Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
Kick off your holiday season by helping us stop youth hunger! Proceeds from this race will go toward our youth feeding programs in Beaver County. Wear your Santa hats & Christmas gear for this fun & festive 5k/10k.
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
43°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery L&D, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Beaver, PA
Elevation
1,109 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 165 Market Street, Beaver, PA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run?
- YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run is a running race held in Beaver, Pennsylvania on December 6, 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 Santa Run 5k & 10k Run?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Beaver, Pennsylvania at 165 Market Street, Beaver, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run
Dec 6, 2026