Treasure Valley Holiday 5Ks and Road Races

This 5K begins at the Pulse Running and Fitness Shop in Meridian and will meet with the Winter Lights Fun Run before the Winter Lights Parade.  Make sure you find the ugliest sweater in your closet because the ugliest sweater is the big winner!  MORE

Wear your brightest, most festive holiday costume to this new fun run gathering at Storey Park before the Winter Lights Parade.  The runners/walkers will lead the .75 mile course to the Christmas Tree Lighting at Generations Plaza. MORE

Lace up your shoes and get ready to dash through the snow on the 1 mile reindeer dash, 2 mile or 6 mile courses at the 32nd Annual YMCA Christmas run.  This race brings the spirit of the season with sleigh bells, holiday costumes, carolers and a visit from the big man in the red suit himself! Warm-up afterwards with soup provided by Whole Foods.  This iconic Boise event starts and ends at Boise High School. MORE

Tipsy elves? Crazy cat? Obnoxious Christmas lights?  It doesn't matter what's on the ugliest sweater you own, just throw it on and head to this 5K at Whittenberger Park in Caldwell.  You'll be all set for the the pre-race ugly sweater contest.  Stick around for post race raffles, food and awards for participants.  Don't forget to warm up with with a holiday drink or smoothie from the Dutch Bros trailer. MORE

Hot Cocoa Run is another Final Kick Events half marathon, 10K and 5K! Bundle up and bring the fam out to Reid Merril Park in Eagle for a race that ends in free hot cocoa, a t-shirt, collectible hot cocoa mug and medal for every finish regardless of distance/time. MORE

Run off the champagne you rang the New Year in with at the YMCA's first fun run of 2016.  This 5K starts and ends at the Ram Restaurant on Broadway Avenue in Boise. MORE