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. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 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
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
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 confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Mistletoe Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Mistletoe Run start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Mistletoe Run?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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