Boston’s Best Holiday Race
in our 30th year!

Registration & Packet Pickup

• Register now!
• Online registration closes Saturday 12/7 at noon.
• Pre-Registered runners:
  Pick up your bib number and hat (if you registered in time!) starting at 9:30am on race day in the YMCA upper lot
• Note – all hats are typically claimed by pre-registered runners!

Race Day

• Race day registration:
  9:00am – 10:40 am at The Parkway YMCA upper lot
• To allow for a safe race start, race day registration will close at 10:40am. If you choose to register on race day, please plan to do so early.
• Ongoing race day logistics here
• Volunteers: more info here
• Race proceeds donated to three local charitable organizations

Limited Runner Goodies this year

• Winter running hat for first 200 early pre-registered 5k runners.
• TONS of refreshments if by refreshments you mean water and limited snacks

Race Course

• 5k Start/Finish:
  Parkway Community YMCA, Bellevue St., West Roxbury  map it!
• 5k Start time: 
  11 am toes on the start line
• Rolling course thru the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston.
• Chip timing, water stops
• Family friendly!
• Lots of volunteers on the course directing and cheering.

Kids Fun Run – Free

• Fun Run Start/Finish:
  Parkway Community YMCA, Bellevue St., West Roxbury. Finish under the big arch!
• Fun Run Start time: 
  10:20 am ish little toes on the start line
• Registration: in person on race day starting at 9:00 am
• Awards: Medals and candy canes for all kid participants.

Parking and Directions

• Parking: Free and easy local parking is available on the surrounding streets and municipal lots.  You may also park in local lots of businesses that are closed on Sundays.
• Directions – click for more info and maps.

Post Race

• Post Race Festivities:  Very limited. Grab some water, say hello to friends. In the YMCA upper parking lot.
• Awards: winners are announced on a rolling basis