
From the Organizer
Christmas in July 2026 Baton Rouge, is a fun and family friendly event used to raise money for a charity runner.
Funds raised this year will support Amy Hall, who is running for the Surfgimp Foundation at the Rehoboth Beach Marathon in December and for Tina Travis, who is running for St. Jude in October.
Surfgimp Foundation's mission is to support, through financial grants, individuals with disabilities who require assistance to pursue an active lifestyle.
Sometimes a disabled individual needs assistance from other people to experience their greatest adventures. Surfgimp’s vision is to help facilitate these adventures by providing support for some of the extra expenses that can be incurred such as equipment, travel, lessons, entry fees, and more.
St. Jude Children's Hospital mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Founded on the vision that "no child should die in the dawn of life," St. Jude ensures no family receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
Our fundraising goal is: $2,400.00
You can run in person from Santa’s workshop or virtually from your neck of the woods. All donations are accepted!
What Christmas in July “goodies” do you get four your donation?
The first 100 runners to register will receive a 14 oz speckled coffee mug donated by Varsity Sports!!!
Everyone who runs in person receives a gift wrapped Christmas present valued from $1 to $50.00. These gifts are donated or purchased for the event. Visit the finishers table after the run to claim your Christmas present.
Santa’s elves will have Christmas cookies after the run.
What are the routes?
5.6 mile route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6465335881/
1 and 2 mile routes will be available at the run.
There will be a water stop on the course.
Stay and enjoy Christmas music.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lsu Ben-Hur Farm, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
223,699
as of 2023
City Elevation
50 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
38
Days to train
Coming Up
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6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Christmas in July 2026 - Baton Rouge
Jul 25, 2026