NW Valley YMCA Holiday 5K Run
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NW Valley YMCA Holiday 5K Run
The Northwest Valley Family YMCA and the Dysart Education Foundation present an annual holiday family run and walk, a 5K held on December 12, 2026 at Gateway Park, 10100 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ.
Registration fees vary by registration period. From April 1 to July 31 the fee is $25 for adults, $10 for children under 18, and free for children 5 and under. From August 1 to October 31 the fee is $30 for adults, $10 for children under 18, and free for children 5 and under. From November 1 to November 30 the fee is $35 for adults, $10 for children under 18, and free for children 5 and under. From December 1 to race day the fee is $40 for adults, $10 for children under 18, and free for children 5 and under.
Participants registered by November 30 receive an event T shirt. The event uses chip timing provided by Mangled Momentum and offers a finisher certificate. A pancake breakfast is provided by the El Mirage Fire Fighter Charities before the race and a vendor village will be available.
Awards include top overall male and top overall female. Age group awards go to the top three male and female finishers in each category: ages 6 to 10, 11 to 12, 13 to 17, 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 plus. Packet pickup is available December 10 and December 11 and on the morning of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.