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 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 Deadline: Same Day Registration closes promptly at 8:00 AM
• Recommendation: We strongly recommend registering in advance.

Packet Pick-Up on Race Day

• Availability: NOT AVAILABLE
• Note: All packets must be picked up prior to race day.

Additional Race Day Notes

• Dogs: Not permitted on the course (except registered service animals)
• Strollers: 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.

Packet Pick-Up (In-Person & Virtual)

• Location: Downtown YMCA, 1000 North Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
• Wednesday: 12/9/26: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 12/10/26: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 12/11/26: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Important Race Day Notes

• Packet Pickup: You may pick up someone else’s packet.
• Virtual Runners: Must also pick up beanies and finisher medals.
• Holding Period: Packets will be held for one week after the race at the Downtown YMCA.

Virtual Race Shipping

• Shipping Option: Available for participants living more than 50 miles from Frederick, MD for a $15 fee.
• Do Not Ship If: Please do not select shipping if you live within 50 miles.
• Shipping Date: All mailed packets will be shipped after race day.
• In-Person Participants: Must pick up their packet: we will not ship packets for in-person participants.

Bib Information

• Placement: Please pin all four corners of your bib to the outside of your apparel.
• Orientation: Do not wear bib upside down to ensure timing chip detection.
• One Mile Run: Participants do not receive bibs.

Virtual Runners

• Access: Your digital bib via the “Manage Registration” link in your confirmation email.
• App: Download the "Racejoy" app.
• Race Window: Active from Friday 12/11 at 9am until Sunday 12/13 at 9pm.
• Results Submission: Submit treadmill or manual results through the results page.

Race Courses

5K Course:

• Starts at Monocacy Village Park.
• Out and back on Shifferstadt Blvd.
• Two U-turns before returning to the park.

10K Course:

• Two laps of the 5K course.
• Turnaround located near the start/finish inside the park.

1 Mile Elf Run:

• Out-and-back route from the park to Mohican Drive.

Parking

• Respect: Please respect all public and private property.
• Available Parking:
• YMCA parking lot (short walk across East Street).
• Delaware Road (between park entrance and East Street).
• Roads parallel to East Street and railroad tracks.
• In front of shopping center retail stores (Dollar General, Oscars, Salvation Army, etc.).
• 🚫 No Parking available at Monocacy Village Park parking lot (reserved for staff, volunteers, porta-potties).

Race Shirts

• Beanies: Available for ages 5 and up.
• Guarantee: Beanies guaranteed for registrations received by October 31, 2026.
• First-Come: After that date, beanies are first-come, first-serve.
• Cinch Bags: Ages 1–4 receive a race cinch bag or equivalent item instead of a beanie.

Finisher Medals

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

Awards

• Winners: Overall male and female winners for the 5K and 10K.
• Costume Award: Best Holiday Costume Award.
• Awards Time: Announced at the pavilion around 10:30 AM.
• Results: Available at: www.racinemultisports.com/results.

Sponsors

• Thank you to our event sponsors!
• Interested in becoming a sponsor?
• Contact: Juan Echeverria - Associate Director of Health & Wellness
• Email: