Candy Cane Chase 5K,10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Price $31.73 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in style at the Candy Cane Chase, taking place on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, in the beautiful Santa Monica, Los Angeles. This festive event offers a range of race distances, including a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, catering to runners of all levels. Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with live music from a DJ at the finish line, delicious snacks, and complimentary race day photos to capture your achievements.
The event kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and the Half Marathon beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. The course is fully marked, stroller and walker-friendly, and features water and aid stations every two miles to keep you refreshed. With a custom finisher medal for every participant and a community spirit that encourages social media engagement, the Candy Cane Chase is more than just a race—it's a festive celebration you won't want to miss!
The event kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and the Half Marathon beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. The course is fully marked, stroller and walker-friendly, and features water and aid stations every two miles to keep you refreshed. With a custom finisher medal for every participant and a community spirit that encourages social media engagement, the Candy Cane Chase is more than just a race—it's a festive celebration you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
WHAT YOU GET:
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
LIVE DJ AND MUSIC AT THE FINISH LINE
DELICIOUS FINISH-LINE SNACKS
WATER AND ELECTROLYTES STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE NO LATE STARTS. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ENSURE YOU'RE READY FOR YOUR RACE!
START LOCATION:
2000 OCEAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
PARKING INFORMATION:
BEACH LOT PARKING IS AVAILABLE. PAY AT THE MACHINE IN THE LOT. THE MACHINE ONLY TAKES DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS. TAP TO PAY IS NOT AVAILABLE. PRICE VARIES $9.00 TO $12.00
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFO:
RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED NEAR THE START LINE.
WATER AND AID STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES.
STROLLER AND WALKER-FRIENDLY EVENT.
THE COURSE IS FULLY MARKED.
WEATHER & SAFETY:
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER, (LIKE TSUNAMIS, TITLEWAVE, OR ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE), UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED! TUNE IN ON FRIDAYS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE RACE BY ANSWERING OUR #FREEENTRYFRIDAY QUESTIONS.
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
LIVE DJ AND MUSIC AT THE FINISH LINE
DELICIOUS FINISH-LINE SNACKS
WATER AND ELECTROLYTES STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE NO LATE STARTS. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ENSURE YOU'RE READY FOR YOUR RACE!
START LOCATION:
2000 OCEAN AVE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
PARKING INFORMATION:
BEACH LOT PARKING IS AVAILABLE. PAY AT THE MACHINE IN THE LOT. THE MACHINE ONLY TAKES DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS. TAP TO PAY IS NOT AVAILABLE. PRICE VARIES $9.00 TO $12.00
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFO:
RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED NEAR THE START LINE.
WATER AND AID STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES.
STROLLER AND WALKER-FRIENDLY EVENT.
THE COURSE IS FULLY MARKED.
WEATHER & SAFETY:
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER, (LIKE TSUNAMIS, TITLEWAVE, OR ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE), UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED! TUNE IN ON FRIDAYS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE RACE BY ANSWERING OUR #FREEENTRYFRIDAY QUESTIONS.
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