Events
Half Marathon
Virtual Races
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.fivestarntp.com/.
Place
Captain William Clark Park
Washougal, WA US 98671
Description
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.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Charity Partner
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 more information about being the Charity Partner, contact charity@fivestarntp.com.
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 Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 3 (three) others - 15 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.

Sponsor
Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half - Portland is accepting Partners/Sponsors. Contact Sponsor@fivestarntp.com for more info.
Why should you sponsor the Christmas in July 5K/10K/Half race?
- Develop a relationship with your community.
- Express your support for a charity.
- Increase name-recognition in your community.
ENTRY FEE & REGISTRATION
Preview Registration: (ends 12/30):
-5K: $25
-10K: $30
-Half Marathon: $45
-Virtual Races: $25
Early Bird Registration: (ends 01/30):
-5K: $30
-10K: $35
-Half Marathon: $50
-Virtual Races: $30
Regular Registration: (ends 06/27):
-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $55
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 07/03):
-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $57.5
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $60
*All participants registered by 06/24 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
EVENT SCHEDULE
June 24
- Last day to register to GUARANTEE your shirt size
July 4
- 7:00 AM - Check-in & Race Day registration Opens at race site
- 8:00 AM - Races Start
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 In July 5K 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 #ChristmasinJuly5K
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


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 6/30 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 Captain William Clark, then we're headed onto the paved river trail.
Water Stations
We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles
Pacing
Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile pace.
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
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 - Portland (Washougal).
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.
Packet Pickup
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.
