Fun Races Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K Indianapolis 2026

The Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K is a summer run/walk in Indianapolis, taking place in White River State Park. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 5K. The event's theme is Christmas gear and finish-line treats incorporated into a warm-weather race morning. Runners receive chip timing, hydration and snacks at each mile marker, and a finisher medal featuring blinking lights. Registration provides a tech shirt or ladies tank, a cinch sack, a choice of a Christmas in July hat or sunglasses, and a custom bib with a surprise Christmas name. The finish area offers ice cream, packaged snacks, root beer, and drink tickets for beer, Truly, or wine for those 21 and older. Half marathon finishers get two tickets, while 5K finishers receive one.