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Christmas in July 5k & Half

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

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sell $38.96 – $76.33

About the Event

The Christmas in July 5K & Half takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM EDT in Georgetown, Washington DC. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path. The Half Marathon begins and ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club, while the 5K begins and ends at Fletcher's Boat House. Walkers are welcome to attend.

Half Marathon
13.1 miles • Start: 6:30 AM • Georgetown near Potomac Boat Club • C&O Canal path

5K
5 km • Start: 6:30 AM • Fletcher's Boat House • C&O Canal path

Virtual with Medal
Any distance • Run anywhere • Medal included

Virtual with Medal and Shirt
Any distance • Medal + shirt included • Closes July 14

Virtual without Medal/Shirt
Any distance • Run anywhere • No swag

Registration and Deadlines:

Online registration via Race Roster.
Pricing increases July 15 and again on race day.
Virtual with Medal and Shirt closes July 14.
Race day registration available on July 25.

Course and Atmosphere:

Scenic half marathon and 5K on Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path.
Half Marathon: Georgetown near Potomac Boat Club start/finish.
5K: Fletcher's Boat House start/finish.
Morning race starting at 6:30 AM.
Walkers welcome for both distances.
Christmas in July theme — festive summer fun.

The Christmas in July 5K & Half 2026 brings holiday spirit to the summer heat on the scenic C&O Canal path in Georgetown. Run the half or the 5K — walkers welcome, medals for all.

Races Offered

5K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$38.96

Half Marathon

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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Type — Running

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06:30

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$76.33

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

21.6° / 31.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

23.9° / 33.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:56

nightlight Sunset

20:30

About Washington

Learn more about the host city, Washington.

Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia and commonly known as simply Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River across from Virginia and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. The district is named for Columbia, the female personification of the nation, through which human form and attributes are applied to the United States.