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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Boise High School, Boise ID
1 Mile · 10K
26–40°F · some rain risk
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2025
33–52°F
rain
2024
30–49°F
dry
2023
29–47°F
dry
2022
7–27°F
dry
2021
31–41°F
dry
2020
33–47°F
dry
2019
32–42°F
dry
2018
31–47°F
dry
2017
32–47°F
dry
2016
5–28°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
‘Tis the season to sparkle! Make this a December to remember with Santa, family, and friends at the YMCA Christmas Run!
Tradition and Celebration
- Tradition: Create a new one or continue a long-standing tradition!
- Family: Celebrate the holiday season as a family by running or walking together.
- Excitement: Join the festivities with Santa starting the race!
- Costumes: Wear your holiday costumes and join in on the fun!
Post-Race Celebration
Enjoy your time after you finish with a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels. Awards will be announced as soon as available in the Boise High School Cafeteria.
- Awards: Overall, division, and costume winners will win prizes!
Packet Pick Up
- Location: Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria.
- Times: Friday, Dec 18th | 3–7 pm.
- Special Offer: The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves.
Race Courses
Saturday, December 19th
- 1 Mile Reindeer Dash: 10:00 am
- 2 Mile Run: 10:15 am
- 6 Mile Run: 10:15 am
Registration
For more information and to register for the race, visit YMCA Christmas Run Registration.
Course map
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