Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Atlanta

Escape the winter blues and embrace festive cheer at the Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July – Atlanta, hitting the streets on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. This unique event invites runners and walkers of all levels to celebrate the holiday spirit mid-summer, offering distances of 13.1M, 10K, and 5K, alongside virtual options. The race kicks off and finishes right next to New Realm Brewing, located at 550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30306, where participants can also look forward to an energetic after-party and a complimentary drink.

The course itself is a highlight, guiding athletes along the scenic Atlanta BeltLine, known for being "pretty flat" and one of the "flattest course[s] you could ask for" in North Georgia. Runners will head down to Erwin before looping back up into Piedmont Park, making for an enjoyable road race experience. Typical race day conditions in mid-July Atlanta feature high temperatures around 90F and lows around 70F, with a 16% chance of precipitation, providing a warm, yet spirited, summer running environment. All finishers will earn a custom Santa-approved medal and a festive, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment, with awards presented to top male and female finishers across all distances in standard five-year age groups. A 16 min/mile pace minimum is required for participants.