Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL; Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, 60007
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, Jul 18, 8:00 AM CDT · From $36.80
Opens Dec 3, 2025, 5:27 AM CST · Closes Jan 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 18, 7:00 AM CDT · From $66.94
Opens Dec 19, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jan 12, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Jul 18, 7:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Opens Dec 3, 2025, 3:01 AM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

long distance + warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

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!!!

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