Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area)

Get ready to jingle all the way this summer with the ultimate "Christmas in July" running event! Imagine the fun of a festive holiday run combined with the warmth of the summer sun!

Join us on July 18, 2025, for the Early Packet Pickup at Busse Forest, and don't miss the Jingle Jolly Saturday on July 19th – it's a day filled with excitement, starting with the Half Marathon check-in at the crack of dawn. Hit the ground running at 7:00 am for the Half Marathon or gear up for the 5K that commences at 8:00 am. And because no run is complete without a celebration, stick around for the Post-Race Christmas Party beginning at 8:20 am, where festive swag and holiday cheer await you!