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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

Race Date

Jul 26, 2026

Location

North Pole, AK

The Experience

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 North Pole Middle School in NORTH POLE, ALASKA for Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon!  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.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Shirt

Start Location

North Pole Middle School, North Pole, AK, 99705

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details2/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

69%

Humidity

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