Christmas in July Half Marathon
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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K
The event takes place on July 18, 2026 in Elk Grove Village at Busse Forest, located at Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25. It offers two live race distances and course maps are available for both the half marathon and the 5K. The event has a Christmas in July theme and mentions Santa and friends on site as part of the atmosphere. A post race Christmas party will follow the finishes.
Early packet pickup is offered the day before the race near the start and finish area at Busse Forest; look for the white Fun Races trailer. Packet pickup and check in are also available on race day. Event swag includes themed items and finisher medals, with the half marathon featuring a larger spinner medal and a blinking light finisher medal noted for finishers.
The event publishes entry fees for the live races. The half marathon fee is listed at $79.99 and the 5K fee at $39.99. A team referral program provides financial incentives when groups register together: teams must register under a team name and password, and when a team reaches five participants the first four receive five dollars cash back while the fifth and subsequent team members receive a five dollar discount.
Additional information on parking, hotels, volunteers, results, photos and sponsors is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
