Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)

Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)

Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K takes place on July 12, 2026 at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, 777 Hollywood Blvd, Dayton, OH 45414. The event includes both a half marathon and a 5K, and features a post race Christmas party and themed swag.

Event distances include:

• 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
• 5K 5K

Registration windows and fees are listed per event. The live half marathon and the 5K opened registration on December 7, 2025 and closed on January 16, 2026; fees for those entries were $59.99 for the half marathon and $30.99 for the 5K. A separate Half Marathon Pacer role has its own registration window beginning January 9, 2026 and carries no registration fee.

Packet pickup and check-in are available at the venue on race day for both distances. The organizer describes themed Hawaiian summer Christmas swag for participants. A post race Christmas party is scheduled to follow the races at the same location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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