Ymca Run Thru the Woods
About this race
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! - Chip-Timing with Results and Awards! *select races - Photo Opportunities! - Post Race Snacks! - and a whole lotta FUN!Our Y!
The Woodlands Family YMCA Annual Campaign – The YMCA Annual Campaign helps everyone, regardless of age, income or background, have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the Y. Programs include life-saving swim lessons, after school care, support services/outreach programs, summer day camp and youth sports.More Information?
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Join fellow runners on November 22, 2018 for the Ymca Run Thru the Woods. It's a fantastic 8K, 4.8K, 1.6K, Sleep-In/Out of Town for a Cause featuring a flat and fast course in The Woodlands.
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Running
5 Mile Race Presented by CHI St. Luke's Health
All participants receive a finisher medal and complimentary pancake breakfast.
3 Mile Race PResented by Houston Methodist Hospital The Woodlands
All participants receive a finisher medal and complimentary pancake breakfast.
3 Mile Walk Presented by Alight
All participants receive a finisher medal and complimentary pancake breakfast.
1 Mile Kids Race Presented by Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands
One Mile Kids Race is a timed event and is for children 12 and under. Age as of Thanksgiving morning. All participants receive a finisher medal and complimentary pancake breakfast.
Sleep-In/Out of Town for a Cause
Not a morning person? Out of town on Race Day? The -Sleep In option is for you! For those who prefer to snooze rather than lace up their running shoes, sign up to "Sleep-In for a Cause" and help from home or wherever you’ll be on November 22. Thank you for your support. Your $30 donation provides 2 free days of summer camp for a deserving child whose family has extremely limited resources.
Parent Running with Child in 1 Mile
Your child must be registered in the 1 Mile Kids Race. This registration is only for the parent who wishes to accompany their child. We strongly encourage parents to accompany their younger children in the 1 Mile Kids Race and support Running for a Cause. You will receive a T-shirt and Race Bib.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in The Woodlands in 2018, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About The Woodlands
Ymca Run Thru the Woods takes place in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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