Christmas Half Marathon in July - Portland (Washougal)
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Event Overview
The Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July is a festive running event held on July 4th at Captain William Clark Park in Washougal, within the greater Portland area. The event combines a holiday theme with summer running.
Course and Location
The race takes place on a paved river trail starting and finishing at Captain William Clark Park. The course is described as flat and fast.
Available distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Virtual versions of all three distances are also offered, allowing participants to run anywhere and submit their times online.
Schedule and Registration
Packet pickup occurs on race morning, starting one hour before the event. Participants must maintain a minimum pace of 16 minutes per mile. Team discounts are available for groups of five or more.
Participant Perks
All in-person finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a race-themed shirt. Awards are given for the top three overall male and female finishers, top three masters (40+), grand masters (50+), and senior masters (60+), as well as top three in each standard five-year age group starting from 10 & under.
Self-serve water stations are available approximately every 1.5 miles along the course. The RaceJoy mobile app offers live GPS tracking and progress alerts for participants and spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
