YMCA Christmas Run
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YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD
The YMCA Christmas Run takes place on 12/19/2026 at Boise High School, 1010 W Washington St, Boise, ID. The event includes multiple short distance running and walking options and is described as an annual community tradition.
Available distances:
- 1 Mile Reindeer Dash
- 2 Mile Run or Walk
- 6 Mile Run or Walk
Santa will start the race and participants are invited to wear holiday costumes. Awards will be announced in the Boise High School cafeteria and prizes will be given to overall, division, and costume winners. Participants may receive a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels after finishing.
Packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, Dec 18, from 3 to 7 pm in the Boise High School cafeteria. The first 1,000 people who pick up packets will receive Christmas Run gloves.
Registration information is provided for each distance with listed fees and open and close dates for registration. Fees per event are shown as $30 for the 1 Mile Reindeer Dash and $35 for the 2 Mile and 6 Mile events. Registration opens 3/1/2026 and closes 10/31/2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
