Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Boise
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 3:00 AM MDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Celebrate Christmas in July with a festive run in Boise, complete with holiday cheer and a spirited atmosphere for all levels.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
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- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeEmbrace the holiday spirit mid-summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon in Boise. This festive event transforms Ann Morrison Park into a cheerful celebration, offering a spirited race atmosphere without the winter chill. Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to enjoy the holiday flair and seasonal fun. Cross the finish line to receive a custom medal and a themed shirt, with awards for top finishers across all distances. It's a merry way to make summer miles memorable.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
95 Half Marathon finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
2:07:38
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 1:33:21.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 49% women and 51% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the Half Marathon in 2025, this looks like a small field: 95 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 2:07:38. The quicker front of the field averaged about 1:33:21. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Boise, ID
Close-to-home draw
Meridian, ID
Travel draw
Nampa, ID
Travel draw
Caldwell, ID
Travel draw
Buhl, ID
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 11 - 14
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 15 - 19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 - 24
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 25 - 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 - 34
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 2025 | 95 | 2:07:38 | 2:11:18 | 1:33:21 | 1:25:19 / 1:36:33 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
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 Ann Morrison Park in Boise . 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.
Medal