‘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 FORD! Join the festivities, Santa starting the race, wear your holiday costumes, and more! 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 & Times: Friday, Dec 18th | 3–7 pm at Boise High School (1010 W Washington St.) in the cafeteria. The first 1,000 people to pick up their packets will receive Christmas Run Gloves Courses: Saturday, December 19th 1 Mile Reindeer Dash - 10:00 am 2 Mile Run - 10:15 am 6 Mile Run - 10:15 am
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The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD 2026 — Boise, ID
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for December 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Boise, ID.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
