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YMCA Run Thru the Woods
YMCA Run Thru the Woods is a 5 Miles, 3 Miles and 1 Mile event held in The Woodlands, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 68,921 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- The Woodlands, TX
- Field size
- ~68,921 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Distances
- 5 Miles, 3 Miles, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 68,921 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:15 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the YMCA Run Thru the Woods
Join us for the 37th annual YMCA Run thru the Woods A local Thanksgiving morning tradition, YMCA Run Thru the Woods has supported local non-profits with the goal of strengthening The Woodlands, Spring and Oak Ridge communities for 36 years. The event brings thousands of community members together for entertainment and run/walks designed for all ages. Over the years, more than $4 million dollars has been raised. The Fun Includes! - Run Thru The Woods Shirt! - Custom Finisher Medal! - Race Bib! -…
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YMCA Run Thru the Woods: common questions
- When is the YMCA Run Thru the Woods?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the YMCA Run Thru the Woods held?
- In The Woodlands, Texas.
- What distances does the YMCA Run Thru the Woods offer?
- 5 Miles, 3 Miles and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the YMCA Run Thru the Woods?
- About 68,921 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 YMCA Run Thru the Woods?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the YMCA Run Thru the Woods?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the YMCA Run Thru the Woods start?
- 8:15 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the YMCA Run Thru the Woods?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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