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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole
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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

North Pole, Alaska, United States View on map
Jul 25, 2027 (America/Anchorage local time)
Running

About this race

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon!  This means Santa is on Vacay!

Come on out and join us at North Pole Middle School in NORTH POLE, ALASKA for Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon!  This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.

Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.

All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.

Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Jul 25, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

10K

Jul 25, 2027 10K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Half Marathon

Jul 25, 2027 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$60.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Run where ever you want, and we'll ship you the shirt (Special North Pole Edition) & medal.

Jul 25, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual 10K

Run where ever you want, and we'll ship you the shirt (Special North Pole Edition) & medal.

Jul 25, 2027 10K 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Virtual Half Marathon

Run where ever you want, and we'll ship you the shirt (Special North Pole Edition) & medal.

Jul 25, 2027 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in North Pole, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 10.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 10.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
59.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 25, 2027 (AKDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 25, 2027 (AKDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
18h 57m

The sun rises at 4:27 AM and sets at 11:24 PM local time (AKDT) in North Pole on July 25, 2027 — 18h 57m of daylight.

Course

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Results — Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

2026 edition View Results

Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 North Pole event

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