In 76 days · Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Where
Boise High School, Boise ID
Distances
1 Mile · 10K
Typical weather
26–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
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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Gear up
Typical start here is 26°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD
Date & Location
- Date: December 19, 2026
- Location: Boise High School, Boise, ID
- Event URL: YMCA Christmas Run
Event Description
- Tradition: ‘Tis the season to sparkle! Make this a December to remember with Santa, family, and friends at the YMCA Christmas Run!
- Celebration: Create a new tradition or continue a long-standing one! Celebrate the holiday season as a family by running or walking together.
- Excitement: Join the festivities, with Santa starting the race, holiday costumes, and more!
- Post-Race: Enjoy a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels after you finish. Awards will be announced as soon as available in the Boise High School Cafeteria.
Awards
- Winners: Overall, division, and costume winners will win prizes!
- Packet Pick Up: Friday, Dec 18th | 3–7 pm at Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria.
- Gloves: The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves.
Courses
- 1 Mile Reindeer Dash: 10:00 am
- 2 Mile Run: 10:15 am
- 6 Mile Run: 10:15 am
Course map
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