Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

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 North Pole Middle School in NORTH POLE, ALASKA for Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon!  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.

Five Star NTP is seeking a Charity Partner to join forces for this exciting event. This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about your organization's mission while generating much-needed funds to support your cause.

Make a Difference as a Charity Partner with Five Star NTP.

Imagine hundreds of athletes lacing up their shoes, crossing the start line, and knowing every step they take is helping your cause. That’s the power of becoming a Charity Partner with Five Star NTP.

As our official Charity Partner, your organization (or an individual in need) will be in the spotlight. We’ll feature you on our website, registration page, and social media — donations collected through the race go straight to you. No fees. No cuts.
Your only obligation will be to provide 4-6 volunteers on race day and help promote the event within your circle of influence.

For information about becoming this year's charity partner, contact charity@fivestarntp.com. Please include the race name and city of the race in your email.

Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon is currently accepting sponsors.

For more information, contact Sarah P

Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half Marathon?

• Develop a relationship with your community.
• Express your support for a charity.
• Increase name-recognition in your community.
• Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers.

Regular Registration: (ends 07/18):

-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $60 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $40

Late Registration: (ends 07/25):

-5K: $42.5 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $47.5 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $62.5 (no shirt save $5)

Race Day Registration:

-5K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $50 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $65 (no shirt save $5)

*All participants (Except No Shirt) registered by 07/16 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards it's while supplies last.

July 16

• Last day to register to GUARANTEE your shirt size

July 26 

• 7:00 AM - Check-in & Race Day registration Opens
• 8:00 AM - Races Start

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.  Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day.  We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.

New to Virtual Running?  Here's how it works:

Step 1

Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you!  Sign up and register for the Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July Virtual!

Step 2

Download your Custom Digital Bib!  Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not), and get ready to get moving!

Step 3

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 be safe!

Step 4

HAVE FUN!~

Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #Christmas5K10KHalfinJuly

Step 5

Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com

You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until end of race day.

Step 6

View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.

Goodies

Race Shirts & Finisher medals

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!

The Course is an Out & back.  Everything is pretty flat, so you're guaranteed a great net time.  

5K Course

10K Course (2 Laps)

Half Marathon Course (3 laps)

Water Stations

We will have Self-Serve water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. If you are wanting to run fast and not stop, you might want to bring your own personal hydration.

Pacing

Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace. Course will close 3 1/2 hours post Half Marathon start.

Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart! 

Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM.  Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped!  Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.

• 5+:  $2.50 off
• 11+:  $3.75 off
• 21+:  $5 off
• 51+:  $6.25 off
• 100+:  $7.50 off

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 will 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.

We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race.  If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.