Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)

Race Date

Jul 12, 2026

Location

Dayton, OH

The Experience

Ho Ho Ho, Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade) and Earn Some Chillin' Hawaiian Summer Xmas Swag! Jingle Jolly Sunday July 12

6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens For Half Marathon, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway

7:00am Half Marathon Starts

7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup Opens for the 5K.

8:00am 5K Starts

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

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Men's or Ladies Ultra-Lightweight Tech Shirt

Start Location

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Dayton, OH, 45414

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

13.1 Miles5K

Course Map

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Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:15:08

10:19/mi

Winning Time

1:29:47

6:51/mi

Finishers (2025)

109

States Represented

14 / 50

Gender Split

46% Female54% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:253:25

FASTER 25%

1:58:55

MEDIAN

2:15:08

SLOWER 25%

2:40:18

Average runner age: 40

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

67°

Afternoon (High)

84°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

73%

Humidity

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