Monocacy Village Park, Frederick MD
Friday, December 12th, 2025
🎉 Thank You for Registering for the YMCA Santa Run Event
Refer To This Page For All Updated Information On The Race.
🏃♂️ Race Details
- In-Person: 12/13/2025 at Monocacy Village Park. Time: 9:00am
- Virtual Race: Run Anywhere Between 12/12-14/2025. Time: Friday 8am - Sunday 5pm
🎈 Sponsors
THANK YOU to our Sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact jcouillard@frederickymca.org
📅 Race Day Information
- Registration: Starts at 7:00am until 9:00am. Please go to table with REGISTRATION SIGNS.
- Packet Pick Up: For Saturday - AT THE PAVILION. PLEASE FOLLOW SIGNAGE.
- Dogs: Allowed on the course if leashed at all times and have proper vaccinations.
- Children: Riding in strollers do not have to be registered in the race.
📦 Before Race Day
Packet Pick Up (In-Person and Virtual Races)
Thursday 12/11/2025: 9am - 8pm (Downtown YMCA. 1000 North Market St. Frederick, Md 21701)
Friday 12/12/2025: 9am - 8pm (Downtown YMCA. 1000 North Market St. Frederick, Md 21701)
Saturday (Race Day): 7am - 9am (At The Pavilion).
Additional Information
- Packet Pickup: You may pick up someone else’s packet.
- Shipping: If you live more than 50 miles from Frederick, MD and have registered for the virtual race, there is a $15.00 fee to have your packet mailed to you.
- Post-Race Pickup: Packets may be picked up in person at the Downtown branch after the race for one week.
⏰ Race Start Times
- Virtual Runners: May start anytime between December 12 at 8:00 am and December 14 at 5:00 pm.
- In-Person Runners: 9:00am One Mile Elf Run Starts: Approximately 9:20am 5K and 10K Run Starts.
🏆 Awards
Overall women and men for the 5K and 10K run: announced after live results at pavilion area.
📍 Race Courses
The 5K Race: Starting at Monocacy Park to Shifferstadt Blvd., return back to the park.
The 10K Race: 2 laps of the 5K course.
The One Mile: An out and back route from the park to the first neighborhood on Mohican Drive.
🅿️ Parking Information
Parking options include:
- YMCA Parking: A short walk across East Street to the park.
- Delaware Road: Between the park entrance and exit driveway towards East Street.
- Monocacy Village Shopping Center: Do not park in front of retail stores.
👕 Race Shirt
Shirt sizes available for ages 5 and up. Shirt size guaranteed if registered by October 31, 2025.
🥇 Finisher Medals
Medals double as a holiday ornament! Everyone receives a finisher medal.
🎖️ Awards (In-Person Race Only)
Overall male and female awards for each age group and race category.
🎊 Post-Race Celebration
Stay tuned for updates on the new venue for the after-race party!
📅 Stay Updated
Please check back to this page for any updated information up to RACE DAY!
🌐 For More Information
Visit our site: YMCA Santa Run Event
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