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Race Information
Celebrate the holiday spirit in the middle of summer at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! This means Santa is on Vacay!
Come on out and join us at Walker Place Park in Bossier City as we run the A.R. Teague trail along the Red River. This festive race brings all the cheer of the season—without the cold—giving athletes a fun and energetic way to race during the warm summer months.
Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you’ll enjoy a spirited race atmosphere filled with holiday flair, seasonal fun, and motivation from start to finish. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to join in the celebration.
All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a custom finisher medal and a spirited, race-themed shirt to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will be presented to men and women for all three distances to the top finishers in the usual five-year age groups, starting at 10 & Under.
Break out the holiday cheer, lace up your running shoes, and make summer miles merry at the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon.
Event Schedule
July 2
Last day to register to GUARANTEE your shirt size
July 12
6:00 AM - Check-in & Race Day registration Opens
7:00 AM - All races start
Registration
Preview Registration: (ends 12/30):
-5K: $25
-10K: $30
-Half Marathon: $45
-Virtual Races: $25
Early Bird Registration: (ends 01/30):
-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $50
-Virtual Races: $30
Regular Registration: (ends 07/04):
-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 07/11):
-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $57.5
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $60
*All participants registered by 07/02 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Race Sponsors
Course Information
We're running along the river, so it's going to be pretty Flat & Fast! The Start & Finish will be in Walker Place Park, then we're headed onto the paved river trail.
Charity Partner
Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon is proud to have the
"Be A Zac" foundation as the 2025 Charity Partner.
A mission to recognize the memory of Zachary Scott Funderburk though wrestling scholarships to accredited universities for deserving student-athletes.
Zachary was born on August 13, 1996 to Wallace Funderburk and Ashlie Walpole Kyle. On March 22, 2024, at the youthful age of 27, Zac’s life, along with his qualities of love and service, was taken from us.
Zac was a 2X Louisiana High School State Champion wrestler, 1X Greco-Roman State Champion wrestler, and a four-year collegiate wrestler at Briar Cliff University in Souix City, Iowa. While at Briar Cliff University, he was the 2018-19 GPAC Champion at 149#, named First Team All-GPAC, and was a National Championship Qualifier (just one match short of NAIA All-American status). After college, Zac’s dream of serving his country in the US Marine Corps was cut short due to a back injury that occurred while in Officer Candidate School. It was then that Zac found his calling as a Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Agent, but still he continued his love for the sport of wrestling by coaching youth & high school wrestlers around Bossier Parish.
The purpose of the “Be A Zac” Foundation is to raise funds to grant scholarships to those who wish to continue the sport of wrestling in college and who otherwise possess the “Zac” qualities of love, family & friends, service to others, and dedication to personal endeavors.
Virtual Race
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? or maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!"
Then the virtual race is for you.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
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Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the Virtual Event!
Step 2
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Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
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Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to social distance & be safe!
Step 4
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HAVE FUN!~
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Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the race hashtag:-)
Step 5
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Submit your results online
Step 6
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View your Results Monday after the Event Date.
Event Courtesy and Weather Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any
competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and be disqualified.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.