YMCA Christmas Run

DEC
20
2025
Join the YMCA Christmas Run in Boise on December 20 for festive fun led by Santa, with 1, 2 and 6 mile options and a costume contest. Enjoy postrace bagels, a photo booth and awards in the school cafeteria.
Sat 20 Dec 2025
6 miles

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The YMCA Christmas Run

The YMCA Christmas Run, presented by Quantum Fiber, takes place on December 20, 2025, at Boise High School. The event includes a costume contest and a start led by Santa. After the race there will be refreshments including a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels and a photo booth. Awards will be announced in the Boise High School cafeteria.

Events and logistics

  • 1 Mile
  • 2 Mile
  • 6 Mile

Events are offered in youth and adult divisions. Youth events are open to ages 1–17 with an entry fee of $35. Adult events are open to ages 16–110 with an entry fee of $40. Prices increase after December 5, 2025. Packet pick-up is available Friday, Dec 19 from 3:00–7:00 pm at Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria. Race day packet pick-up is available in the Boise High cafeteria from 7:30 am to 9:45 am. The first 1,000 people to pick up packets will receive Christmas Run gloves. The race lists a fundraising total of $3,884 raised toward a $4,000 goal. Sponsors include Quantum Fiber and Blue Sky Bagels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi
6 Mile Run/walk - Adult
6 mi
6 Mile Run/walk - Youth
2 Mile Run/walk - Adult
2 Mile Run/walk - Youth
1 Mile Reindeer Dash - Youth
1 Mile Reindeer Dash - Adult