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YMCA Christmas Run

December 20 @ 10:00 am

The YMCA Christmas Run

‘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. Brave the winter with the YMCA at the Christmas Run!

Join the festivities as Santa starts the race. Wear your holiday costumes for a chance to win the costume contest!

Enjoy the after race with a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels, a photo booth, and much more. Awards will be announced as soon as available in the Boise High School Cafeteria.

This years Christmas Run will take place on Saturday, December 20th

Start Times:

1 Mile Reindeer Dash – 10:00 am
2 Mile Run – 10:15 am
6 Mile Run – 10:15 am

Location:

Boise High School

$35

10:00AM MST11:30AM MST

Registration closes on November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm MST and re-opens on December 1, 2025 at 12:00am MST

Open to ages 1 – 17.

$35

10:15AM MST12:00PM MST

Registration closes on November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm MST and re-opens on December 1, 2025 at 12:00am MST

Open to ages 1 – 17.

$35

10:15AM MST12:00PM MST

Registration closes on November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm MST and re-opens on December 1, 2025 at 12:00am MST

Open to ages 1 – 17.

$40

10:00AM MST12:00PM MST

Registration closes on November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm MST and re-opens on December 1, 2025 at 12:00am MST

Open to ages 16 – 110.

$40

10:15AM MST12:00PM MST

Registration closes on November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm MST and re-opens on December 1, 2025 at 12:00am MST

Open to ages 16 – 110.

$40

10:15AM MST12:00PM MST

Registration closes on November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm MST and re-opens on December 1, 2025 at 12:00am MST

Open to ages 16 – 110.

Course Maps FAQ Parking

Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, Dec 19th from 3–7 pm at Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria.

Come collect your bib, crew neck and race swag. The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves. We highly recommend early packet pick-up to avoid the lines on Saturday morning.

Race Day pick-up will be available from 7:30am- 9:45am in the Boise High Cafeteria.

Details

Date:: December 20
Time:: 10:00 am
Event Category:: Stay Active
Website:: https://runsignup.com/Race/ID/Boise/YMCAChristmasRun

Venue

: Boise High School
: 1010 W Washington St.
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