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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 33 races on the Maryland calendar that December. At $15, entry sits below the $30 median for a Maryland 10K. 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
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?
Entry is listed from $15. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
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.
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