YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk (HYBRID RACE) December 13, (Dec. 12-14, for Virtual)

DEC
12-14
2025
Celebrate the season at the YMCA Santa Run in Frederick, MD with in person and virtual 10K, 5K and 1 mile options December 12 to 14, 2025. Family friendly fun with costume and stroller contests and medals that double as holiday ornaments.
12-14 Dec 2025
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The YMCA Santa Run is a hybrid event held Friday December 12 to Sunday December 14, 2025, with the in-person race on December 13 at Monocacy Village Park in Frederick, MD (409 Delaware Rd, 21701). The event offers both on-site and virtual options. Virtual participants may complete their distance between December 12 and December 14, 2025.

Distances

  • 10K Santa Run (in-person and virtual)
  • 5K Santa Run (in-person and virtual)
  • 1 Mile Elf Run/Walk (in-person and virtual)

Logistics and awards

Packet pick-up is available before race day at the Downtown YMCA (1000 North Market St, Frederick) and on race day at the pavilion. Shirt sizes are available for ages 5 and up; sizes are guaranteed for registrations by October 31, 2025. Ages 1-4 receive a race cinch bag or equivalent instead of a shirt. Virtual runners may receive a mailed packet for a $15 fee if they live more than 50 miles from Frederick; mailed packets are sent after the race.

The 5K starts at Monocacy Park, follows Shifferstadt Blvd with two U-turns, and returns to the park. The 10K is two laps of the 5K course. The One Mile is an out-and-back to Mohican Drive and Mohican Court. A water station is located at the U-turn on Shifferstadt Blvd. A first aid station and AED will be at the pavilion. Dogs are allowed if leashed and vaccinated. Children in strollers do not need to be registered. All finishers receive a medal that doubles as a holiday ornament. Awards are given by overall and age-group for the 5K and 10K, plus awards for best holiday costume and best decorated stroller. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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