Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Indianapolis)
Race Date
Jul 25, 2026
Location
Indianapolis, IN
The Experience
Ho Ho Ho, Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade) and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag! *Join Us to Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary!! Jingle Jolly Saturday July 25, 2026!
6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens For Half Marathon, Big Lug Canteen (Backside)!
7:00am Half Marathon Starts
6:30am - 7:15am Packet Pickup Opens for the 5K.
7:30am 5K Starts
8:30am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt
Start Location
Big Lug Canteen, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
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
Quality Score
Standout659 years running
~586 finishers a year
shrinking
18% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 20 states
winner 1:18:22
typical high 87°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
68°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,509 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,509
Median time
2:23:19
Latest turnout
228
States
41
Turnout by year
2018–2025
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