Christmas 2026

Christmas Races in Idaho

3 Christmas and holiday races in Idaho this season. The busiest days are Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19. A typical entry fee is around $21. Dates and fees come straight from race registration and refresh every night.

Christmas races

on Sat, Dec 12

$21

typical entry fee

cities

Saturday, December 12

Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K

Eagle, Idaho9:30 AM start

1 Mile5K

from $12

Santa Run

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho8:40 AM start

5K 10KKids

from Free

Saturday, December 19

The YMCA Christmas Run presented by FORD

Boise, Idaho10:00 AM start

1 Mile10KOther

from $30

Quick answers

When are Christmas races in Idaho in 2026?: Most run on weekends before Christmas Day. The busiest days are Saturday, December 12 (2) and Saturday, December 19 (1).
What distances do Christmas races offer?: Of the 3 races, 2 include a 5K, 2 a 10K, 2 a one-mile run, and 1 a kids race. Walkers are welcome at most of them.
What is the biggest Christmas race in Idaho?: Holiday Hot Cocoa Hustle 5K in Eagle, with 208 finishers across its events in 2025.
What is the weather like for Christmas races in Idaho?: Based on five years of weather at these races, Christmas week typically runs from about 28°F at dawn to 40°F in the afternoon, with rain on about 33 percent of days. Morning starts are usually close to the low.
Do Christmas races sell out?: Most do not, but the largest cap their fields, so check each race's registration page before Christmas week.