Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Elk Grove Village, Illinois
- Price Free - $66.94
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday spirit in the heart of summer at the Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois. Runners of all levels are invited to join in the festive fun, whether you're tackling the challenging half marathon or enjoying the scenic 5K.
Kick off your weekend with early packet pickup on Friday, July 18, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Busse Forest’s Boating Center Picnic Grove. On the race day, the atmosphere will be electric as the half marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, join the post-race Christmas party starting at 8:20 AM for a celebration filled with holiday cheer and exciting swag. Don’t miss this chance to run, have fun, and embrace the joy of Christmas in July!
Kick off your weekend with early packet pickup on Friday, July 18, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Busse Forest’s Boating Center Picnic Grove. On the race day, the atmosphere will be electric as the half marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM. After crossing the finish line, join the post-race Christmas party starting at 8:20 AM for a celebration filled with holiday cheer and exciting swag. Don’t miss this chance to run, have fun, and embrace the joy of Christmas in July!
Organiser's Description
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 18, 2025 - 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 19, 2025
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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!!!
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 18, 2025 - 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 19, 2025
*
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!!!
Races
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Live Half Marathon
Incl. $6.95 Fee & Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$66.94
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
Incl. $6.11 Fee & Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$42.10
Out and back 5K route with a fair amount of shade. -
Pacer Half Marathon
Incl. Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
Free
One Pacer per time gets a free entry. email [email protected] if you're interested - we will need some races you've done to ensure you can maintain the pace you select
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