Mistletoe Run
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Price $23.16 - $70.77
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the beloved Mistletoe Run on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, in Winston-Salem, Forsyth! This festive event, known as the YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, offers something for everyone, including a Half Marathon, 5K, and a 1-mile Fun Run. Participants will enjoy a scenic course through the beautiful Buena Vista neighborhood, as well as iconic sights like the Graylyn International Conference Center and Reynolda Gardens, all starting and finishing at the William G White Jr Family YMCA.
Bring the whole family along for a day filled with fun, featuring bounce houses, food trucks, local vendors, and community mascots. Every runner will receive a race shirt, with our Half Marathon and 5K finishers earning a medal, while Fun Run participants will take home a special ribbon. Join us for this exciting celebration that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports vital YMCA programs for youth in our community. Lace up your running shoes and be part of the Mistletoe Run magic!
Bring the whole family along for a day filled with fun, featuring bounce houses, food trucks, local vendors, and community mascots. Every runner will receive a race shirt, with our Half Marathon and 5K finishers earning a medal, while Fun Run participants will take home a special ribbon. Join us for this exciting celebration that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports vital YMCA programs for youth in our community. Lace up your running shoes and be part of the Mistletoe Run magic!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST!
JOIN US FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL RUN OF THE YEAR!
Kick off the holiday season with the YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, The Mistletoe Run! The Mistletoe Run is a family friendly and community centered event. In addition to our Half Marathon, 5K and 1 mile Fun Run courses, we also have bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, community mascots, local cheerleaders, athletes, donuts at the Finish Line and more. Every participant receives a race shirt, our 5K and Half Marathoners will receive a Finisher Medal, and our Fun Run participants will 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/]
JOIN US FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL RUN OF THE YEAR!
Kick off the holiday season with the YMCA's largest annual fundraiser, The Mistletoe Run! The Mistletoe Run is a family friendly and community centered event. In addition to our Half Marathon, 5K and 1 mile Fun Run courses, we also have bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, community mascots, local cheerleaders, athletes, donuts at the Finish Line and more. Every participant receives a race shirt, our 5K and Half Marathoners will receive a Finisher Medal, and our Fun Run participants will 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/]
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.77 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$70.77
OPENS 01 JUN -
5k
Incl. $4.03 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$39.03
OPENS 01 JUN -
1 Mile
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th December 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$23.16
OPENS 01 JUN
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