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5K

$40 $25 07/12 8:00AM MDT Price increases after February 19, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

10K

$45 $30 07/12 7:30AM MDT Price increases after February 19, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

Half Marathon

$55 $40 07/12 7:00AM MDT Price increases after February 19, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

Virtual Races

$35
$25 07/12 8:00AM MDT
Events: Virtual 5K Virtual 10K Virtual Half Marathon

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/.

Place

1000 S Americana Blvd
Ann Morrison Park
Boise, ID US 83706

Description

"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 Ann Morrison Park in Boise 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 the Park...So it's pretty flat!

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

CHARITY PARTNER

The Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half - Boise is seeking a charity partner. For information about becoming the 2025 charity partner, contact Meredith.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.


Here's how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on the Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 13 years or older - to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.

Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.

Sponsors

Christmas in July - Boise is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact Meredith.
Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half - Boise?
  1. Develop a relationship with your community.
  2. Express your support for a charity.
  3. Increase name-recognition in your community.
  4. 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.

ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION

Preview Registration: (ends 02/19):

-5K: $25
-10K: $25
-Half Marathon: $25
-Virtual Races: $25


Early Bird Registration: (ends 03/08):

-5K: $30
-10K: $30
-Half Marathon: $30
-Virtual Races: $30


Regular Registration: (ends 07/06):

-5K: $35
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $35
-Virtual Races: $35


Late Registration: (ends 07/11):

-5K: $37.5
-10K: $37.5
-Half Marathon: $37.5


Race Day Registration:

-5K: $40
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $40


*All participants registered by 07/02 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.

EVENT SCHEDULE

July 2

  • Last day to register to GUARANTEE your shirt size

July 12

  • 6:00 AM - Check-in & Race Day registration Opens at race site
  • 7:00 AM - Half Marathon Starts
  • 7:30 AM - 10K Starts
  • 8:00 AM - 5K Starts

VIRTUAL RUNNING - HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION

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 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 #Christmas5kinJuly

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.

AWARDS & GOODIES

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 7/17 are guaranteed a great race shirt!

COURSE & TIMING

We're running along the river, so it's going to be pretty Flat & Fast!  The Start & Finish will be in Esther Simplot Park, then we're headed onto the paved river trail. 

 

Click here for course maps 

GROUPS AND TEAMS

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

EVENT COURTESY & REFUND 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 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.

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.

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 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Boise.

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.
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