2025 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk (HYBRID RACE) December 13, 2025 (Dec. 12-14, 2025 for Virtual) Logo

2025 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk (HYBRID RACE) December 13, 2025 (Dec. 12-14, 2025 for Virtual)

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Monocacy Village Park, Frederick MD

Friday, December 12th, 2025

🎄 2025 YMCA Santa Run Overview

The 2025 YMCA Santa Run features exciting in-person and virtual races. Whether you're running in Frederick, MD, or from anywhere else, join us for some holiday fun!

📅 Race Date and Location

  • In-Person Race: December 13, 2025, at Monocacy Village Park, Frederick, MD. Time: 9:00 am
  • Virtual Race: Run anywhere between December 12-14, 2025. Time: Friday 8 am - Sunday 5 pm
  • Website: For more details, visit Santa Run Event.

🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsors

If you would like to be a sponsor for this event, please contact jecheverria@frederickymca.org.

  • True Fitness
  • EGYM
  • Edgewater Federal Solutions
  • Wegman’s
  • Costco

🕖 Race Day Details

  • Registration: Starts at 7:00 am until 9:00 am. Please go to the registration table.
  • Packet Pick Up: For Saturday - at the pavilion. Please follow signs.
  • Course Rules: Dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed and vaccinated.
  • Children: Children riding in strollers do not need to be registered.

📦 Before Race Day

Packet Pick Up (In-Person and Virtual Races):

  • Thursday 12/11/2025: 9 am - 8 pm at Downtown YMCA (1000 North Market St. Frederick, MD 21701)
  • Friday 12/12/2025: 9 am - 8 pm at Downtown YMCA.
  • Saturday (Race Day): 7 am - 9 am at The Pavilion.
  • Recommendation: We highly recommend picking up packets on Thursday or Friday to avoid morning crowds.

🏆 Awards

Overall male and female winners for the 5K and 10K will be announced after live results at the pavilion area.

🏃‍♀️ Race Courses

  • 5K Race: Starts at Monocacy Park with two U-turns on Shifferstadt Blvd.
  • 10K Race: Two laps of the 5K course.
  • One Mile: An out and back route from the park to Mohican Drive.

🅿️ Parking Information

Parking options include:

  • YMCA parking lot: Nearby with a short walk to the park.
  • Delaware Road: No parking in residential areas.
  • Local roads: Running parallel to East Street.

👕 Race Shirt and Bibs

Shirt Sizes: Available for ages 5 and up. Size guaranteed if registered by October 31, 2025.

  • Bibs: Ensure all four pins are used, and attach to the outside of your apparel.
  • One Mile Elf Run: Participants do not need bibs.

🔔 Finisher Medals

All participants will receive a finisher medal that doubles as a holiday ornament!

📜 Awards (In-Person Race Only)

Overall winners and age group winners from 10 and under to 70+ will receive awards. Live results will be available at racinemultisports.com/results.

🎊 Post Race Information

Information about the after-race party will be updated soon!

📅 Stay Updated

Please check back to this page for any updated information leading up to race day!

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