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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
Elk Grove Village, IL | Saturday, July 18, 2026Registration Open
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 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 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!!!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Yes... Real Blinking Light Finsher's Medal!
Participant Giveaway
13.1 Miles: Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
5K: Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
Finish Line: Tech Shirt
Water Stop: Tech Shirt
Registration & Pricing
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $0.00 | Dec 3 | Jul 19 |
| 5K | $30.99 | Dec 3 | Jan 13 |
| $35.99 | Jan 13 | Apr 4 | |
| $39.99 | Apr 4 | May 22 | |
| $45.99 | May 22 | Jun 27 | |
| $49.99 | Jun 27 | Jul 18 | |
| $60.00 | Jul 18 |
Past Results
5K
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 373 | 36:28 | 19:03 |
| 2024 | 353 | 37:34 | 18:50 |
| 2023 | 343 | 36:51 | 18:10 |
| 2022 | 317 | 38:29 | 18:36 |
| 2020 | 258 | 36:54 | 18:48 |
Half Marathon
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
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