Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Eugene

Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Eugene

Race Date

Jul 5, 2026

Location

Eugene, OR

The Experience

Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay! Come on out and join us at Kiwanis Park in Eugene.This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months. Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration. All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under. Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

Shirt

Start Location

301 Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR, 97401

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

29'

Elevation Loss

45'

Max Elevation

440'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.2%

Also Offers

5K10K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

OR23013JH · Expires 2033 · Run to Stay Warm Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Course Map

1 other map for this race

    Historical Performance

    Median Finish

    2:12:26

    10:07/mi

    Winning Time

    1:13:46

    5:38/mi

    Finishers (2025)

    67

    States Represented

    7 / 50

    Gender Split

    61% Female39% Male

    Finish Time Distribution

    1:103:15

    FASTER 25%

    1:52:45

    MEDIAN

    2:12:26

    SLOWER 25%

    2:34:09

    Average runner age: 37

    Race Day Weather

    5-year historical avg

    Start (Low)

    55°

    Afternoon (High)

    85°

    Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

    0.0"

    Precipitation

    10 mph

    Wind

    58%

    Humidity

    Explore More Journeys

    Can't make it to Eugene? Discover other experiences that match your running style.

    Search All Races

    Never miss
    another
    finish line.

    Join our community of 350K+ half marathon runners. Get notified about new races, registration opens, and early bird pricing across all 50 states.

    Privacy focused. Unsubscribe anytime.