Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Pacer Half Marathon · Live Half Marathon · Live 5K
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
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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
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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!!!
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
85°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elk Grove Village, IL
Population
32,132
as of 2023
Elevation
689 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 4 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)?
- Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area) is a running race held in Elk Grove Village, Illinois 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 Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois at Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
Jul 18, 2026