BOISE, Idaho — Create a new tradition or continue a long-standing one! Join in the YMCA’s 40th Annual Christmas Run. Celebrate the season with family and friends by running or walking together. This year’s event will take place December 23 in Downtown Boise.
The annual Christmas Costume Contest will be held at 9:30 AM prior to the race on Boise High School's Cafeteria steps.
After the race awards will be announced as soon as available (usually around 11:00 AM) in the Boise High School Cafeteria. Overall distance winners and costume contest winners will receive Holiday Centerpieces from Hillcrest Floral. There will be raffle prizes and more from local partners! The post-event celebration will also include hot coffee and bagels and local food trucks.
Packet Pick Up:
Packets, including Christmas Run shirt and race number, can be picked up at Boise High School Cafeteria, 1010 W. Washington St. on Friday, December 22 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. The first 1,000 people to pick up their bib and shirt will receive a pair of running gloves.
Courses & Start Times:
1 Mile Reindeer Dash – 10:00 AM start time
Head West on Franklin, turn right on 13th, turn around just past Resseguie St. Then go South on 13th St. Turn left on Washington St. to finish.
2 Mile Run – 10:15 AM start time
Start at Boise High. Go West on Franklin and then turn right on 13th. Head north on 13th and turn around at Heron St. Go south on 13th and turn left on Washington to finish.
6 Mile Run -- 10:15 AM start time – includes a strenuous hill from Lemp St. to the Highland View Dr. cutoff
Start West on Franklin Street, then turn right onto 13th. Turn north on 13th. Take a right turn on Lemp Street then turn left on 8th. Go North on 8th/Sunset Park Rd for 1.6 miles. Turn left on Trail connection to Highland View Drive. Turn south on Highland View Drive then left at West Hill Road. Proceed south on 13th. Then turn left on Washington Street to finish.
Fees and Registration Information:
Youth Fee: fee includes a race t-shirt
Open Registration: November 25-December 21 $35
Late Registration: Dec. 22-23 $40
Adult Fee: fee includes a race t-shirt
Open Registration: November 25-December 21 $45
Late Registration: December 22-23 $50
Volunteer Opportunity:
If you’re not racing but would like to be part of the action, consider volunteering to help out with the race. Volunteers are needed both on and off the course. YMCA is looking for 70 volunteers to make this event a success. For more information contact YMCA at 208 344-5502 ext 280 or email them at event.volunteers@ymcatvidaho.org
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