Mistletoe Run
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Price $23.16 - $76.06
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the Mistletoe Run on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth! This exciting event is perfect for runners of all ages and abilities, featuring a certified and chip-timed Half Marathon, a 5K, and a delightful 1-mile Fun Run. The race begins at the William G White Jr Family YMCA, with the 1-mile Fun Run starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the Half Marathon at 8:00 AM and the 5K at 8:15 AM.
Join the community for a festive day filled with live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and the enthusiastic support of community mascots and cheerleaders. Every participant in the 5K and Half Marathon will receive a long-sleeved custom race shirt and a Finisher Medal, while Fun Run participants will earn a special Finisher ribbon. The scenic course takes runners through the picturesque Buena Vista neighborhood and past iconic sites like the Graylyn International Conference Center and Reynolda Gardens. Best of all, proceeds from the Mistletoe Run support vital YMCA programs that promote healthy and active lifestyles for children in the community. Don't miss out on this
Join the community for a festive day filled with live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and the enthusiastic support of community mascots and cheerleaders. Every participant in the 5K and Half Marathon will receive a long-sleeved custom race shirt and a Finisher Medal, while Fun Run participants will earn a special Finisher ribbon. The scenic course takes runners through the picturesque Buena Vista neighborhood and past iconic sites like the Graylyn International Conference Center and Reynolda Gardens. Best of all, proceeds from the Mistletoe Run support vital YMCA programs that promote healthy and active lifestyles for children in the community. Don't miss out on this
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL RUN OF THE YEAR!
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 1ST, 2026!
RACE START TIMES: 1 mile Fun Run: 7:30am | Half Marathon: 8:00am | 5K: 8:15am
RACE LOCATION: William G White Jr Family YMCA | Winston-Salem NC
Kick off the holiday season with our YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, The Mistletoe Run! The Mistletoe Run is a family-friendly and community-centered event that includes a CERTIFIED & CHIP-TIMED Half Marathon and 5K course! We also have a 1 mile Fun Run option, live music, food trucks, vendors, community mascots, local cheerleaders, athletes, donuts at the Finish Line and more. Each 5K and Half Marathon participant receives a long-sleeved custom race shirt and Finisher Medal. Our Fun Run participants receive a Finisher ribbon at the end of their race.
OUR COURSE
The Mistletoe Run is a USATF sanctioned course and begins and ends at the William G White Jr Family YMCA [https://ymcanwnc.org/locations/william-g-white-jr-family-ymca] in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Our 5K runners travel through Winston-Salems beautiful Buena Vista neighborhood, while the half marathon course will continue through the Graylyn International Conference Center, Reynolda House and Gardens, through Reynolda Village, onto Wake Forest Universitys campus, then circle back around to the Y.
OUR CAUSE
At the YMCA, we believe every child deserves a healthy & active life. We are proud to share that all race proceeds benefit the young people in our community by providing funding for YMCA swim lessons, summer camp, youth sports, before & after school care, teen memberships & more. Our programs build self-confidence, friendships & community while also teaching our young people how to live healthier lives.
THE MISTLETOE HALF MARATHON, 5K, AND FUN RUN IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE LAW FIRM OF BELL, DAVIS & PITT. [https://www.belldavispitt.com/]
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JUNE 1ST, 2026!
RACE START TIMES: 1 mile Fun Run: 7:30am | Half Marathon: 8:00am | 5K: 8:15am
RACE LOCATION: William G White Jr Family YMCA | Winston-Salem NC
Kick off the holiday season with our YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, The Mistletoe Run! The Mistletoe Run is a family-friendly and community-centered event that includes a CERTIFIED & CHIP-TIMED Half Marathon and 5K course! We also have a 1 mile Fun Run option, live music, food trucks, vendors, community mascots, local cheerleaders, athletes, donuts at the Finish Line and more. Each 5K and Half Marathon participant receives a long-sleeved custom race shirt and Finisher Medal. Our Fun Run participants receive a Finisher ribbon at the end of their race.
OUR COURSE
The Mistletoe Run is a USATF sanctioned course and begins and ends at the William G White Jr Family YMCA [https://ymcanwnc.org/locations/william-g-white-jr-family-ymca] in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Our 5K runners travel through Winston-Salems beautiful Buena Vista neighborhood, while the half marathon course will continue through the Graylyn International Conference Center, Reynolda House and Gardens, through Reynolda Village, onto Wake Forest Universitys campus, then circle back around to the Y.
OUR CAUSE
At the YMCA, we believe every child deserves a healthy & active life. We are proud to share that all race proceeds benefit the young people in our community by providing funding for YMCA swim lessons, summer camp, youth sports, before & after school care, teen memberships & more. Our programs build self-confidence, friendships & community while also teaching our young people how to live healthier lives.
THE MISTLETOE HALF MARATHON, 5K, AND FUN RUN IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE LAW FIRM OF BELL, DAVIS & PITT. [https://www.belldavispitt.com/]
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William G White, Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Boulevard, Winston Salem, 27101, NC, United States
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