YMCA Christmas Run presented by Velocity Clinical Research

The YMCA Christmas Run

‘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. Brave the winter with the YMCA at the Christmas Run presented by Velocity Clinical Research!

Join the festivities as Santa starts the race. Wear your holiday costumes and enjoy.

Enjoy the after race with a bagel from Blue Sky Bagels, a photo booth, and much more. Awards will be announced as soon as available in the Boise High School Cafeteria.

This years Christmas Run will take place on Saturday, December 21st

This year we are returning to the traditional race courses on 15th and 12th!

Course Maps

Start Times
1 Mile Reindeer Dash - 10:00 am
2 Mile Run - 10:15 am
6 Mile Run - 10:15 am

$35 10:00AM MST - 11:30AM MST Price increases after December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm MST

Open to ages 1 - 17.

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$35 10:15AM MST - 12:00PM MST Price increases after December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm MST

Open to ages 1 - 17.

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$35 10:15AM MST - 12:00PM MST Price increases after December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm MST

Open to ages 1 - 17.

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$40 10:15AM MST - 12:00PM MST Price increases after December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm MST

Open to ages 16 - 110.

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$40 10:15AM MST - 12:00PM MST Price increases after December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm MST

Open to ages 16 - 110.

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$40 10:15AM MST - 12:00PM MST Price increases after December 9, 2024 at 11:59pm MST

Open to ages 16 - 110.

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Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, Dec 20th from 4–7 pm at Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria.

Come collect your bib, t-shirt and race swag. Remember, the first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves. We highly recommend early packet pick-up to avoid the lines on Saturday morning.

Race Day pick-up will be available from 8:30am- 9:45am in the Boise High Cafeteria.

Can someone else pick up my packet for me? Friends can pick up each other’s packets- no ID required.

Whats Next?

Trade your pot of gold for a pair of sneakers and join us for the most spirited St. Patrick's Day celebration in town – the Y's way! Spring into action with our YMCA St. Patrick's Day RunGet ready to run, laugh, and showcase your shamrock swagger – it's all happening, and you're invited to the luckiest run in town!

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