Christmas in July Half Marathon (Chicago)
Race Day Weather
Warm start, steady headwinds ahead
Runners will face temperatures rising from 79°F at the start to 87°F by the finish, with humidity at 71% and a dew point of 72°F. Wind will present a headwind during the first two miles and again towards the end, with gusts reaching 22 mph. It's advisable to start conservatively and hydrate frequently, especially as the temperature climbs throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Christmas in July Half Marathon (Chicago area) starts and finishes at the Busse Lake Boating Center in Ned Brown Forest Preserve, known locally as Busse Woods, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The course runs on paved multi-use trails through the forest preserve. A companion 5K starts one hour after the half marathon on the same morning.
