Christmas in July Half Marathon
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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)
This event takes place on July 18, 2026 at Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The program includes both a half marathon and a 5K held at the same venue.
Distances:
- Pacer Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
- Live Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
- Live 5K : 5K
Registration details vary by event. The Pacer Half Marathon registration opens December 3, 2025 and is listed with no registration fee; one pacer per time receives a free entry and organizers will request past race information to verify pace selection. The Live Half Marathon registration opens December 20, 2025 with a listed fee of $59.99 and includes a four hour time limit for course support. The Live 5K registration opens December 3, 2025 with a listed fee of $30.99. Some registration windows close in January 2026.
Packet pickup is available the day before the event on July 17, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM near the start/finish at Busse Forest; the organizer notes a white Fun-Races trailer at that location. There is a post-race Christmas party at the venue following the races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
