Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Indianapolis)

Race Date

Jul 25, 2026

Location

Indianapolis, IN

The Experience

Ho Ho Ho, Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade) and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag! *Join Us to Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary!! Jingle Jolly Saturday July 25, 2026!

6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens For Half Marathon, Big Lug Canteen (Backside)!

7:00am Half Marathon Starts

6:30am - 7:15am Packet Pickup Opens for the 5K.

7:30am 5K Starts

8:30am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt

Start Location

Big Lug Canteen, Indianapolis, IN, 46240

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

5K13.1 Miles

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:22:30

10:53/mi

Winning Time

1:18:22

5:59/mi

Finishers (2025)

228

States Represented

20 / 50

Gender Split

51% Female49% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:154:00

FASTER 25%

2:03:40

MEDIAN

2:22:30

SLOWER 25%

2:51:14

Average runner age: 36

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

68°

Afternoon (High)

87°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

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