Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
About this race
Ho Ho Ho,
Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)
and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!
Christmas In July Highly Recommended Early Packet Pickup
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Friday July 17, 2026 - 2:00-4:00pm Early Packet Pickup. We'll do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25
Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007) Look for the White Fun-Races Trailer.
Jingle Jolly Saturday Schedule July 18, 2026
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6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - Half Marathon
- 7:00am Half Marathon Starts
- 7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K
- 8:00am 5K Starts
- 8:20am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area). It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Elk Grove Village.
Pick your distance
Running
Pacer Half Marathon
One Pacer per time gets a free entry. email chet@fun-races.com if you're interested - we will need some races you've done to ensure you can maintain the pace you select
Live Half Marathon
4-hour time limit to complete the Half Marathon. If you run longer than that, you may still walk the event, but Course Support closes.
Live 5K
Out and back 5K route with a fair amount of shade.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 6-year monthly averages for July in Elk Grove Village.
About Elk Grove Village
Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area) takes place in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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