Join the holiday fun in the sun at the Christmas in July Half Marathon & 5K, taking place on July 26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The event features a Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM and a 5K at 7:30 AM, both beginning and ending at Big Lug Canteen on E 86th Street. Participants will enjoy a flat, out-and-back course along the Monon Trail, with water and snack stations approximately every mile. Registration includes a sublimated Christmas-themed tech shirt, blinking light finisher's medal (larger for Half Marathon), custom bibs with unique holiday names, and a cinch sack. Half Marathon runners also receive a Christmas running hat and sunglasses, while 5K participants receive sunglasses (hat available as an upgrade). Post-race festivities feature frozen treats, snacks, and beer or wine (21+), with two drink tickets for Half Marathoners and one for 5K runners.
Races
The Christmas in July Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized by Fun-Races, this 13.1-mile race starts and finishes at Big Lug Canteen, featuring an out-and-back course along the scenic Monon Trail. Participants will enjoy festive perks, including a blinking lights finisher's medal, Christmas-themed tech shirts, a holiday running hat and sunglasses, and a post-race celebration with frozen treats and beverages.
Also taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Christmas in July 5K begins at 7:30 AM EDT from Big Lug Canteen in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hosted by Fun-Races, this 5-kilometer event offers a festive out-and-back route along the Monon Trail, complete with holiday-themed swag, including a blinking lights finisher's medal, sunglasses, and access to the post-race Christmas party featuring frozen treats and beverages.
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FAQs
What is the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
How long is the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
Where does the Christmas in July Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
The Christmas in July Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized by Fun-Races, this 13.1-mile race starts and finishes at Big Lug Canteen, featuring an out-and-back course along the scenic Monon Trail. Participants will enjoy festive perks, including a blinking lights finisher's medal, Christmas-themed tech shirts, a holiday running hat and sunglasses, and a post-race celebration with frozen treats and beverages.
The Christmas in July Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Christmas in July Half Marathon takes place in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Christmas in July Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
The Christmas in July Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7:00 AM EDT in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized by Fun-Races, this 13.1-mile race starts and finishes at Big Lug Canteen, featuring an out-and-back course along the scenic Monon Trail. Participants will enjoy festive perks, including a blinking lights finisher's medal, Christmas-themed tech shirts, a holiday running hat and sunglasses, and a post-race celebration with frozen treats and beverages.
How long is the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
The Christmas in July Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Christmas in July Half Marathon take place?
The Christmas in July Half Marathon takes place in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Christmas in July Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Christmas in July Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Christmas in July 5K?
How long is the Christmas in July 5K?
Where does the Christmas in July 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Christmas in July 5K?
How can I prepare for the Christmas in July 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Christmas in July 5K?
Also taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Christmas in July 5K begins at 7:30 AM EDT from Big Lug Canteen in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hosted by Fun-Races, this 5-kilometer event offers a festive out-and-back route along the Monon Trail, complete with holiday-themed swag, including a blinking lights finisher's medal, sunglasses, and access to the post-race Christmas party featuring frozen treats and beverages.
The Christmas in July 5K is 5km long.
The Christmas in July 5K takes place in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Christmas in July 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Christmas in July 5K?
Also taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Christmas in July 5K begins at 7:30 AM EDT from Big Lug Canteen in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hosted by Fun-Races, this 5-kilometer event offers a festive out-and-back route along the Monon Trail, complete with holiday-themed swag, including a blinking lights finisher's medal, sunglasses, and access to the post-race Christmas party featuring frozen treats and beverages.
How long is the Christmas in July 5K?
The Christmas in July 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Christmas in July 5K take place?
The Christmas in July 5K takes place in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Christmas in July 5K?
Runna classifies the Christmas in July 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Christmas in July 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Christmas in July 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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