Christmas in July 5K - San Juan

San Juan, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Event Overview

The Christmas in July 5K is an annual running event held in San Juan, Texas. The session scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, marks the fourth edition of this race. Organized by RGV’s Little Elves, the event serves as a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization that assists children and families in the Rio Grande Valley. Proceeds from the race are used to provide essential items such as food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, and toys to children identified by school district officials as being in need.

The event takes place on the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Hike & Bike trail. Participants can choose from the following event categories:

  • 5K: This distance is chip-timed and includes a finisher medal and a race shirt for those who register by the specified deadline in June.
  • 5K - 17 and Under: This category is open to participants aged 1 to 17. It is chip-timed and includes a finisher medal, but does not include a race shirt.

The course is designed for both runners and walkers. Packet pickup is organized on the day prior to the race at Deep Water CrossFit in McAllen. Registration for both categories remains open until the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k - 17 and Under "no Shirt"
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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