2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk

YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk

Thank you for registering for our YMCA Santa Run! 🎅🏽🎄

Official Race Information

Please refer to this page for all official and up-to-date race information.

Event Details

• Location: Monocacy Village Park (409 Delaware Road, Frederick, MD 21701)
• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Race Day Start Times

• 1 Mile Elf Run: 8:30 AM (30-minute time limit)
• 10K Run: 9:00 AM (2-hour time limit)
• 5K Run: 9:15 AM (1 hour 45-minute time limit)

Virtual Race Runners

Run anywhere and anytime between Friday, December 11 at 9:00 AM and Sunday, December 13 at 9:00 PM

Race Day Information

• Same Day Registration: Saturday only: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Location: Race Pavilion
• Registration Closure: Same Day Registration closes promptly at 8:00 AM
• Recommendation: We strongly recommend registering in advance

Packet Pick-Up on Race Day

• Not Available: All packets must be picked up prior to race day

Additional Race Day Notes

• Dogs: Dogs are not permitted on the course (except registered service animals)
• Children: Children riding in strollers do not need to be registered
• Walkers: Must complete their race by 11:00 AM
• Refreshments: Snacks and water will be available at the pavilion

Parking Information

• Respect: Please respect all public and private property.
• YMCA Parking: Available Parking: YMCA parking lot (short walk across East Street)
• Delaware Road: Parking on Delaware Road (between park entrance and East Street)
• No Parking: No Parking available at Monocacy Village Park parking lot (reserved for staff, volunteers, porta-potties)

Race Shirts

• Eligibility: Shirts available for ages 5 and up
• Size Guarantee: Shirt sizes guaranteed for registrations received by October 31, 2026
• Availability: After that date, sizes are first-come, first-serve
• Cinch Bags: Ages 1–4 receive a race cinch bag or equivalent item instead of a shirt

Finisher Medals

• Participants: All participants (in-person and virtual) receive a finisher medal
• Dual Purpose: Medals double as a holiday ornament

Awards

• Categories: Overall male and female winners for the 5K and 10K
• Awards Announcement: Announced at the pavilion around 10:30 AM
• Costume Award: Best Holiday Costume Award

Sponsors

• Thank you to our event sponsors!
• Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact:
• Juan Echeverria - Associate Director of Health & Wellness
• Email: jecheverria@frederickymca.org

Please check back to this page for updates leading up to race day!

For more information, visit the official race page: YMCA Santa Run Race Page.