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Christmas in July 5K/10k Run
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Christmas in July 5K/10k Run

Houston, Texas, United States View on map
Jul 25, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

The Salvation Army of Greater Houston proudly presents…
The Annual Christmas in July 5K, 10K & Kids Reindeer Dash — Benefitting The Salvation Army of Greater Houston!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run for hope. Join us Saturday, July 25, 2026 at TC Jester Park, 4201 TC Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77018.

This isn’t just a summer race — it’s a head start on Christmas for thousands of local families in need.

There’s a race for everyone:
Reindeer Kids Dash (10 & Under)-starts at 7:15 AM
Red Kettle 5k Run/Walk-starts at 7:30 AM
Angle Tree 10K Run/Walk-starts at 7:30 AM

Race Day Packet Pickup: begins at 6:00 AM


The course winds through the scenic trails of TC Jester Park (4201 TC Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77018), bringing together runners, families, corporate teams, and community partners for a high-energy, festive summer celebration — with a Christmas twist.

 
Why We Run
The Salvation Army of Greater Houston serves thousands of individuals and families each year.

When you run in July, you help:
 - Provide meals for struggling families
 - Offer safe shelter to women and children
 - Support Red Shield Youth Club programs
 - Assist seniors and veterans
 - Prepare for hurricane season response
 - Launch early funding for Christmas 2026 assistance
 **Your miles today help change lives tomorrow!**

 WHAT YOU GET:
 - Custom Poly-Tech Race Shirt
 - Custom Finisher Medal
 - Official Race Bib
 - Overall and Age Group Awards
   
Course Details:
 - Kids Dash: A festive 100–200m dash full of energy and holiday fun!(Parents welcome to join!)
 - 5K/10K: A scenic Houston Park course designed for runners/walkers of all levels.
**fast enough for competitors, welcoming enough for families

 
Want to Go the Extra Mile?
Become a fundraiser or make a direct donation through our registration site.

Top Fundraiser: Special recognition 
Raise $250+: Holiday Hero Recognition
Raise $500+: VIP Recognition & Race Day Perks

Every dollar raised stays local and serves Greater Houston.

 
Join us for a race that’s more than miles — it’s a movement.

Let’s Run for Hope.
Let’s Give Christmas Early.
Let’s Make an Impact Together.

#ChristmasInJuly #RunHouston #SalvationArmyHouston #GiveHope

Pick your distance

Running

Angel Tree 10K

Jul 25, 2026 10K 7:30 AM
$65.00
Closed

Red Kettle 5K

Jul 25, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$60.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houston, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 24.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 32.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 24.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 46.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
14.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
9.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
77.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on July 25, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on July 25, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 42m

The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 8:19 PM local time (CDT) in Houston on July 25, 2026 — 13h 42m of daylight.

Course

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2026 results — Christmas in July 5K/10k Run

312 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Angel Tree 10K

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Leading finishers of the 2026 Christmas in July 5K/10k Run
Place Name Time Pace
1 Mahsa Servati 41:39 6:42 /mi
2 Kristofer McKinney 46:13 7:26 /mi
3 Akhil Bhaskar 52:38 8:28 /mi
4 Jocelyn Granillo 52:42 8:29 /mi
5 Anonymous Anonymous 56:16 9:03 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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  • 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, 199 Houston events

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