Christmas in July 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K - 17 and Under "No Shirt"
From the Organizer
🎄✨ Join the Fun with RGV’s Little Elves! ✨🎄
Join us for some mid-year holiday cheer at the RGV’s Little Elves Fourth Annual Christmas in July 5K —bigger and better than ever this year!
Our nonprofit organization serves children and families throughout the RGV during times of need, and we need YOU to help us make a difference.
🎅🏃♀️ Every step you take helps provide essential items such as food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, toys, and more to children identified by school district officials as most in need. Together, we can bring hope, joy, and relief --one mile at a time—and help make their holiday season truly unforgettable. ❤️🎄
📍 EVENT DETAILS:
🗓️ Date: July 18, 2026
⏰ 5K Start Time: 7:30 AM
💵 5K Entry Fee: $25 (includes shirt*, Chip Timed, Finisher Medal)
🎈 5K 17 and Under Fee: $15 ( Chip Timed, Finisher Medal, no shirt included)
👕 Want a race shirt? Be sure to register by June 26, 2026 to guarantee yours!
📦 Packet Pick-Up: TBD
📍 Location: Deep Water CrossFit (3608 N. McColl Rd, McAllen Tx 78501)
🗓️ Date: July 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Whether you're running, walking, or just spreading the word, you're helping create real magic in our community. ❤️
Sign up today and bring the spirit of Christmas to July! 🎁✨
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
99°
Typical Low
79°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcallen Miller Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Juan, TX
Population
35,674
as of 2023
Elevation
103 ft
Nearest Airport
MFE
McAllen Miller International Airport · 6 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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40
Days to train
- Race
- Christmas in July 5K
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Christmas in July 5K?
- Christmas in July 5K is a running race held in San Juan, Texas on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Christmas in July 5K?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in San Juan, Texas at Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Hike & Bike trail, San Juan, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Christmas in July 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Christmas in July 5K
Jul 18, 2026