Events
Place
Busse Forest - South Grove 5
Elk Grove, IL US 60007
Elk Grove, IL US 60007
Description
Ho Ho Ho,
Oh What Fun it is to Run in the Sun (and Shade)
and Earn Some Chillin' Summer Xmas Swag!
Live 5K or Live Half Marathon Registration Includes:
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Chipped Timed Half Marathon or 5k
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Very Cool Sublimated Xmas Summer-themed Tech Shirts or Ladies Tank Tops
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Real Blinking Lights Finisher's Medal Ornament (Plus Half Marathon has a Combination Dial for your Finishing Time - *please note there is no combination dial on the 5K medal)
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*Half Marathon Includes Both a Christmas Running Hat & Sunglasses
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*5K Includes Sunglasses (Hat optional upgrade)
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Christmas Cinch Sack
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Custom Xmas Bibs with Unique Surprising Christmas Names
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Overall and Age Group Medals (Half & 5K)
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Water and Snacks Every mile (approx)
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Finish Line Elf's Treats (Frozen Treat, CLIF Bars, Package Snacks, Root Beer, Etc)
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Beer - Half Marathon Includes 2 drink tickets - 5k includes 1 drink ticket.
Christmas In July Highly Recommended Early Packet Pickup
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Thursday July 18 - 4:00-6:00pm Early Packet Pickup. At Xtra Mile Running, 31 W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (Schaumburg Town Square)
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Friday July 20 - 2:00-4:00pm Early Packet Pickup. We'll do it near the Start/Finish line at Busse Forest (Busse Forest - South Grove 5
Elk Grove, IL US 60007). Look for the White Fun-Races Trailer.
Jingle Jolly Saturday Schedule July 20
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6:00am - 6:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - Half Marathon
- 7:00am Half Marathon Starts
- 7:00am - 7:45am Packet Pickup/Check-In Opens - 5K
- 8:00am 5K Starts
- 8:20am Post Race Christmas Party Begins!!!
SANTA IS BRINGING YOU SOME COOL SUMMER 2024 SWAG!
Chillin 2024 Christmas Swag!
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Very Cool Sublimated Xmas Summer-themed Tech Shirts or Ladies Tank Tops
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Real Blinking Lights Finisher's Medal Ornament (Plus Half Marathon has a Combination Dial for your Finishing Time - *please note there is no combination dial on the 5K medal)
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*Hat & Sunglasses = Half Marathon
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*Sunglasses = 5K or *Upgrade to the Hat
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Cinch Sack
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Custom Bibs with Unique Surprising Fun Christmas Names
TEAM BONUSES
Refer Friends = Earn Cash Back!
How It Works:
1) When registering, create a Team Name for your group. Create a password (and write it down!)
2) Tell all your friends to sign up for the race! (be sure to give them your team name and password)
3) When your Team hits 5 participants, the first 4 people will get $5 CASH BACK and the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th.... and so on will receive a $5 discount on their race fee!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Available for Apple and Android devices.
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Chicago area).
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To
