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Christmas in July Half

Name: Christmas in July Half
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Washington

Washington, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Christmas in July 5K and Half

The event on July 25, 2026 is a running event held in Georgetown, Washington, DC, at 4940 Canal Rd NW. Races take place along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path near the Potomac River. Both an in-person 5K and an in-person half marathon are offered. 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.

The event also lists virtual participation options with choices that include a medal and a shirt. The entry structure shows staged pricing periods and several registration categories for in-person and virtual participants. The setting is along the canal towpath in the heart of Georgetown, adjacent to landmarks on the Potomac waterfront. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States District of Columbia Washington

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

5 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 16

Dash Through the Dirt Half

A towpath race at Carderock Park in Potomac, MD on May 16, 2026, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances; courses are described as fast and flat, walkers are welcome, and virtual entry options include medal and shirt choices.

Sat - Sun May 16-17

To Break Boundaries 24 Hour Ultra Trail

Anne Arundel County

22 mi

Test your resilience in this 24 hour endurance challenge in Annapolis. Set your own mileage goals to honor military heroes while enjoying provided meals and a community trail running environment.

Friday May 22

Night Raider 10k

Centreville

5 km

10 km

An evening 5 km and 10 km run through the historic Manassas National Battlefield with start and finish at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, VA. In-person and virtual entry options are available.

Saturday May 23

Furbutt's Backyard Ultra

Lorton

Backyard Ultra

Furbutt's Backyard uses a 4.167 mile hourly loop with a 24 Hour 100 mile limit and a 12 Hour After Dark option at Mustang Trailhead. A single aid station supplies water, ice, Gatorade and snacks and crews are allowed there.