Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Portland (Washougal) | Washougal, WA, United States

About the Event

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 Captain William Clark Park in Washougal (Greater Portland Area).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.

Races Offered

10K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$30.00

5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$25.00

Half Marathon

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$45.00

Virtual 10K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$25.00

Virtual 5K

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$25.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Washougal.

thermostat Temperature

13.8° / 28.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.8° / 26.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 43m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

63.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:37

nightlight Sunset

20:52

About Washougal

Learn more about the host city, Washougal.

Washougal is a charming river community of 17000 people at the junction of the Washougal and Columbia Rivers in southwest Washington State. Visitors will find the cozy downtown a convenient launch for ample outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, kayaking, inner-tubing, mountain biking, motorsports, shooting-sports and more.