12/22/2012 Christmas Run

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Date: December 22, 2012

Ages: Everyone!

Race Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

The Christmas Run and Walk is not only a great family event, but also a good way to keep you and your family on track with your fitness goals during the often hectic holiday season. Make it a holiday tradition.

2.5 Mile Run/Walk or 6.1 Mile Run

Thank you to Idahosportspics.com for taking photos at the YMCA event. Check out their website after the race to view race photos.

Thank you to our sponsors:

For more information, please contact:

Race Director
208 344 5502 ext 211

Racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 8 or more days prior to the race will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 or less days prior to the race will receive a 50% refund minus a $5.00 processing fee. There are no race day refunds and no refunds after the race.

If you have any questions, please contact the Race Director at racedirector@ymcatvidaho.org.

Course Information and Maps

Download the 2011 Parking Map here »

We will do our best to accommodate any wheelchair or special needs competitors.

2.5 Mile Run or Walk: This all flat course loops through the Boise's North End. Start for the 2.5 Mile race is the same as the 6.1 mile race.

6.1 Mile Run: This race starts and finishes outside the YMCA on Washington St and 10th. The course includes a 1.5 mile up-hill and a 1/2 mile steep down-hill on gravel or snow.

Race Start Time: 10:00am

Events

Come Meet Santa!
Santa will be at the race start from 9:00 to 10:00am. Bring your kids to see Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas!

Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite Christmas character, and win a prize! Finalists will be chosen in pre-race festivities. Awards will be given to the top individual and team constumes. Prizes can be claimed after the race.

Cheerleaders! Choirs!
Once again, we will have energetic and spirited cheerleaders along the course! Local school choirs and area performing groups will be approximately every mile along the course singing or playing Christmas Carols to help keep you in the Holiday spirit! If you are interested in having your choir join in the festivities, please contact the YMCA at 344-5502 ext 232 or Email the race director.

Holiday Shoe Donation
Thanks to all of you that donated both new and used shoes at the “Annual Christmas Run” in 2011! Thanks to your amazing generosity, Bandanna collected several hundred pair of shoes. All of the shoes collected/donated were taken to the Boise Rescue Mission for further donation/distribution. Thank you, again, for such a “giving” response to our efforts! We are looking forward to the 2012 Christmas Run and remember . . . A pair of shoes really can change your life!
---Rich & Shannon Harris, Bandanna Running & Walking

Post Race Party
Join us after your done gettin' your run on for HOT SOUP, delicious E-Cafe coffee, cocoa, fruit, and fresh Blue Sky bagels.

Fees and Registration

Entry Fees:
18 & older: $30
17 & younger: $20
Adult Teams: $25
Youth Teams: $15

Registration includes a long sleeve race t-shirt and gloves. Gloves are limited and not guaranteed for late registrants.

Team Registration Deadline: Friday, December 14th, 2012
Online registration is available for teams. Late team entries will not be accepted. Minimum of 10 participants per team.

Individual Registration Deadline: Monday, December 17, 2012
You may register December 18th - 21st for an additional $10 late fee.  Late entries will be accepted until 10pm on December 21, 2012. 

NO RACE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

Want to see who else is registered? Coming Soon!

Packet Pick-Up: Packets will be available on Friday December 21, 2012 from 3:00-7:00pm at the Boise High School Cafeteria, across the street from the Downtown YMCA. If you cannot make it on Friday, your race packets will be available on Saturday before the race, from 8:30 to 9:30am. You may not register at this time.

Register Online » Coming Soon!

Download 2012 Christmas Run Registration form » Coming Soon!

Mail forms to the race office at:
Treasure Valley Family YMCA
1050 W State Street
Boise, ID 83702

Register at any Treasure Valley Y »

Policies and Rules

To ensure a smooth run event and a good time for everyone, we ask that you read and adhere to the following race instructions.

Download a printable version of the rules and policies here »

Please stay to the right at all times possible on the course unless you are passing. Walkers, please allow room for faster participants to pass by not walking more than three people abreast
Be sure to check your race tag to make certain all information is correct. Contact a race official to make appropriate changes prior to the start of the race
The roads may be slick and footing may be hazardous, please use caution and slow down if needed. Staying to the right is recommended. Especially on 9th St. We will ask walkers to use the sidewalk as many of the faster 6.1 mile runners will be passing on 9th St.
Pin your race number on the front of your body on the outside layer of clothing. Your race bib must be clearly visible at all times - Do not pin the bottom portion of the tag.
Please position yourself at the starting line according to your running or walking ability. All competitive runners who are planning to run 8 min miles or faster should have the front area of the start line. NO DOGS, STROLLERS or YOUNG CHILDREN in the front line area. We will be policing the area to make sure with this large start we have the right people in front.
If you plan to Walk and Run portions of the 2.5 course please sign up as a runner.
All participants that want official timed results and would like to be included in the awards must finish through the LEFT CHUTE. Please move quickly to the end of the chute and have your tag ready for our officials.
All participants who choose to not be timed please finish in the RIGHT CHUTE. We will have a Digital Clock for you to see your time, but you will not have a recorded time.
Go get your Soup!! Hot soup, coffee, bagels and other goodies will be served at the post race party. Food will be served outside, there will be seating and awards presented inside the cafeteria at Boise High.
Awards will be presented as soon as the race officials have tallied results - usually around 11:15am. Awards will be presented in the Cafeteria area.
The race will start with a hearty, “Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas!” All walkers and runners will be asked to shout this out. After the “Ho, Ho, Ho,” you will start the race as you yell out “Merry Christmas”.
Be sure to thank all the volunteers for a job well done as well as our sponsors.
As we begin the Holiday Season, remember to demonstrate the four YMCA Character Values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.
The YMCA will be VERY BUSY on the day of the run. No Race Parking in the Main Lots near the YMCA as we are reserving those for our members.
Parking has been arranged at area lots near the DT YMCA. Please take note of those on the map provided. We will post signs on those that are available or not Available.
The Annual Christmas Costume Contest will be held prior to the Race on the Boise High Steps!

Results and Age Categories

2.5 Mile Run/Walk
10 & under	11-12	13-15	16-19
20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39
40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59
60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79
80 & up
6.1 Mile Run
10 & under	11-12	13-15	16-19
20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39
40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59
60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79
80 & up

2011:
Results by Distance »
Results by Division »

2010:
Overall Results »

2009:
Results by Distance »
Results by Division »

2008:
Results by Distance »
Results by Division »

Volunteer

We need volunteers!

Not racing but love to be part of the action? The YMCA would not be able to host this event without the help of great volunteers like you! Help is needed both on and off the course. If you would like to volunteer to help out with this fun event, please call Jack Ward at 344-5502 ext 270 or email at Jack.Ward@ymcatvidaho.org.

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