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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Boise High School, Boise ID
1 Mile · 10K
26–40°F · some rain risk
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2025
33–52°F
rain
2024
30–49°F
dry
2023
29–47°F
dry
2022
7–27°F
dry
2021
31–41°F
dry
2020
33–47°F
dry
2019
32–42°F
dry
2018
31–47°F
dry
2017
32–47°F
dry
2016
5–28°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
‘Tis the season to sparkle! Make this a December to remember with Santa, family, and friends at the YMCA Christmas Run!
Create a new tradition or continue a long-standing one! Celebrate the holiday season as a family by running or walking together. We are so excited for this Treasure Valley tradition. This winter celebrate with the YMCA at the Christmas Run presented by Quantum Fiber!
Join the festivities, Santa starting the race, wear your holiday costumes, and more!
Post-Race Celebration
Enjoy your time after you finish with a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels. Awards will be announced as soon as available in the Boise High School Cafeteria. Overall, division and costume winners will win prizes!
Packet Pick Up
- Location: Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria
- Times: Friday, Dec 18th | 3–7 pm
- First 1,000 Participants: The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves
Course Details
- Date: Saturday, December 19th
- 1 Mile Reindeer Dash: 10:00 am
- 2 Mile Run: 10:15 am
- 6 Mile Run: 10:15 am
Registration
For more information and to register, visit YMCA Christmas Run.
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