In 10 days · Sat, Jul 18, 2026
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When
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Where
Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village IL
Distances
Half · 5K
About this race
Ho Ho Ho,
Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)
and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!
Christmas In July Highly Recommended Early Packet Pickup Options:
1) Thursday July 16, 2026: Xtra Mile running Store - 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: 31 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
2) Friday July 17, 2026: 2:00-4:00pm
We will do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village, IL US 60007). Look for the White Fun-Races Trailer.
Jingle Jolly Saturday Schedule July 18, 2026
- 6:00am - 6:45am: Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - Half Marathon
- 7:00am: Half Marathon Starts
- 7:00am - 7:45am: Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K
- 8:00am: 5K Starts
- 8:20am: Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
Race Details
- Date: July 18, 2026
- Location: Busse Forest - Busse Lake Boating Center Picnic Grove #25, Elk Grove Village, IL
- Race Website: Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K
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