Christmas in July 5K - San Juan

San Juan, United States • 18 Jul 2026

Christmas in July 5K : San Juan

The Christmas in July 5K is scheduled for July 18, 2026, at the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Hike & Bike trail in San Juan, TX. The event is organized by RGV’s Little Elves, a nonprofit that serves children and families throughout the Rio Grande Valley. The race is the organization's fourth annual Christmas in July 5K and aims to provide essential items to children identified by school district officials as most in need.

Event entries include timing and awards: the 5K entry fee is $25 and includes a race shirt when registered by the deadline, chip timing, and a finisher medal. The youth option is $15, is open to ages 1 to 17, includes chip timing and a finisher medal, and does not include a shirt. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by June 26, 2026.

Packet pick-up is scheduled for July 17, 2026, at Deep Water CrossFit, 3608 N. McColl Rd, McAllen, TX. The event description notes that proceeds support distribution of food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, toys, and similar items to children identified by school district officials.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5K
  • 5K for ages 1 to 17 (No Shirt)

Race information

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