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2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk
Frederick, Maryland · Friday, December 11, 2026 · 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
Official race page & registration ↗2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk takes place on Friday, December 11, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland. The race offers 3 distances: 10K, 5K, 1 Mile. For anyone travelling in, Ballenger Creek is about 8 miles away and Baltimore is about 40 miles away.
It is one of 39 races on the Maryland calendar that December. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Friday.
- Date
- Friday, December 11, 2026
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
- Entry fee
- from $15 across event options; may include kids or shorter events. Check distance-specific prices and fees.
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Frederick: check in Dec 10, out Dec 12.
Common questions
When is 2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk?
2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026.
Where is 2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk held?
2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk is held in Frederick, Maryland. It is about 8 miles from Ballenger Creek and 40 miles from Baltimore.
What distances does 2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk offer?
The listed distances are 10K, 5K, 1 Mile.
How much does 2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk cost?
Listed event options start from $15. This minimum may be for a kids or shorter event. Check the official race page for your distance's current price and any additional fees.
How do I register for 2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
Within about 60 miles, ordered by approximate straight-line distance between listed locations.
- Dec 5Candy Cane DashFrederick, MD
- Nov 26Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in FrederickFrederick, MD
- May 1Frederick Running FestivalFrederick, MD
- May 8The Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation 5K Run/WalkFrederick, MD
- May 31Panda 5K & 1K Fun RunFrederick, MD
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