Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
Race Date
Jul 18, 2026
Location
Elk Grove Village, IL
The Experience
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 Starts7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K8:00am 5K Starts8:20am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
Start Location
Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Standout675 years running
~1,190 finishers a year
shrinking
22% returning runners
2 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 30 states
winner 1:19:15
typical high 81°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,086 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3,086
Median time
2:17:57
Latest turnout
626
States
39
Turnout by year
2019–2025
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