YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk (HYBRID RACE) December 13, (Dec. 12-14, for Virtual)
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Event
The YMCA Santa Run includes in-person and virtual options on December 13, 2025, in Frederick, MD at Monocacy Village Park (409 Delaware Rd, 21701). Event distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile (Elf Run)
- 10K Virtual
- 5K Virtual
- 1 Mile Virtual
Virtual participants can complete their distance between December 12 and December 14, 2025.
Course, logistics and awards
The 5K course leaves Monocacy Village Park, continues to Shifferstadt Blvd with two U-turns, and returns to the park. The 10K is two laps of the 5K course with an on-park turn to start lap two. The One Mile is an out-and-back to the first neighborhood on Mohican Drive, turning at Mohican Court.
Packet pick-up is available at the Downtown YMCA on December 11 and 12, and at the pavilion on race day. Virtual runners may collect shirts and medals at packet pick-up; shipping is available for virtual registrations more than 50 miles away for a fee. A water station is located at the U-turn on Shifferstadt Blvd in front of Thomas Johnson Middle School. A first aid station and AED will be at the pavilion with certified personnel present. All in-person and virtual finishers receive a finisher medal which also functions as a holiday ornament.
Awards are given for overall men and women in the 5K and 10K and for age groups (10 and under through 70+). Additional awards include best holiday costume and best decorated stroller. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.