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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