Name: Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Chattanooga
Start: 2026-07-26
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

About the Event

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 out and join us at Tennessee Riverwalk Trail Shelter #1. 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.

Races Offered

10K

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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$30.00

5K

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Half Marathon

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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$45.00

Virtual 10K

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Chattanooga.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 22.0° / 31.9°

wb_sunny 25.0° / 34.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.5 /

water_drop 74.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 22.0° / 31.9°

wb_sunny 25.0° / 34.2°

air 6.5 km/h

water_drop 74.5%

About Chattanooga

Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in Tennessee. It is the seat of Hamilton County. It is in Southeast Tennessee on the Tennessee River and near the border of Georgia. It was immortalized in the popular 1941 song "Chattanooga Choo Choo", made famous by Glenn Miller.