North Carolina · Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile Fun Run
Mistletoe Run
Mistletoe Run is a half marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run event held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling course through Reynolda and Wake Forest University (moderate, ~400 ft on the half)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ymcanwnc.org
About the Mistletoe Run
A festive December half marathon and 5K winding through Winston-Salem's Buena Vista, Reynolda, and Wake Forest campus, with donuts at the finish.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- YMCA of Northwest North Carolina's largest annual fundraiser; 40+ year Winston-Salem tradition
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Mistletoe Run: common questions
- When is the Mistletoe Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mistletoe Run held?
- In Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Mistletoe Run offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.
- How many people run the Mistletoe Run?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mistletoe Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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