#christmasinjulyrichland
Race Information
"Oh what fun~ it is to ride in a one horse open..." wait, what month is it? It's July! That means Santa is on VACAY! Come on out and join us at Leslie Groves Park in Richland for Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon! We've got an awesome shirt & medals that are Santa approved! We'll be running down the paved trail along the river, starting and finishing in Leslie Groves Park...So it's pretty flat!
Event Schedule
July 10
Last day to register to GUARANTEE your shirt size
July 20
7:00 AM - Check-in & Race Day registration Opens
8:00 AM - Races Start
Registration
Preview Registration: (ends 02/17):
-5K: $25
-10K: $30
-Half Marathon: $45
-Virtual Races: $25
Early Bird Registration: (ends 03/16):
-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $50
-Virtual Races: $30
Regular Registration: (ends 07/14):
-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 07/19):
-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $57.5
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $60
*All participants registered by 07/10 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Race Partners
Course Information

We're running along the river, so it's going to be pretty Flat & Fast! The Start & Finish will be in Leslie Groves Park, then we're headed onto the paved river trail.
Awards and Goodies
Awards as follows:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 3 Overall Masters (40+)
Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)
Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+)
Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 75+)
All regular participants registered by 7/10 are guaranteed a great race shirt!
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.