Chasing Santa 5K, 10K, 1Miler & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash - Mile Square Park
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Fountain Valley, California
- Price $9.48 - $35.97
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Chasing Santa 5K, 10K, 1-Mile Mistletoe Dash, and Little Elves 200-Yard Dash on Sunday, December 21, 2025! This festive event takes place at the beautiful Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, Orange County, and promises to be a jolly good time for the whole family. The park opens at 7:00 AM with bib pick-up starting at 8:15 AM, ensuring you have ample time to prepare for the fun ahead. The 5K and 10K races kick off at 9:00 AM, featuring a scenic loop around the park that is clearly marked for your convenience.
Whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in a Santa hat, there’s a distance for everyone! Little ones can join in the excitement with the 200-Yard Dash, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to participate in the holiday spirit. Expect Santa sightings, festive photo opportunities, and plenty of candy and seasonal treats along the way. With awards for the top three finishers in each distance and goodie bags for all kids, this event is all about family fun and community spirit. Don
Whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll in a Santa hat, there’s a distance for everyone! Little ones can join in the excitement with the 200-Yard Dash, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to participate in the holiday spirit. Expect Santa sightings, festive photo opportunities, and plenty of candy and seasonal treats along the way. With awards for the top three finishers in each distance and goodie bags for all kids, this event is all about family fun and community spirit. Don
Organiser's Description
CHASING SANTA FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
5K | 10K | 1-MILE MISTLETOE DASH | LITTLE ELVES 200-YARD DASH
MILE SQUARE PARK | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
START TIME: 9:00 AM (5K & 10K)
PARK OPENS: 7:00 AM | BIB PICK-UP BEGINS: 8:15 AM
GET READY TO JINGLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEAUTIFUL MILE SQUARE PARK AT THE HOLLY JOLLY RUN A FESTIVE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER, CANDY CANES, AND GOOD VIBES! WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PR OR STROLLING IN A SANTA HAT, THERES A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE! FEMALE SIGNSPARKLES
WELL EVEN HAVE JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR SHOES SO YOU CAN MAKE THIS THE MERRIEST RUN EVER!
LOCATION & PARKING: CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP PARK ADDRESS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQSCGBqt4eipExqn8]
MILE SQUARE PARK FOUNTAIN VALLEY
ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE OFF EUCLID, THEN MAKE A LEFT INTO THE FIRST PARKING LOT ON YOUR LEFT (LOT PA). FOLLOW THAT LOT TO THE NEXT SECTION AND YOULL SPOT OUR CHEERFUL SET-UP NEAR THE PLAYGROUND.
SPARKLES CLEAN, OPEN RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE NEAR THE START LINE.
PARKING INFO
PARKING IS $7.00 PER CAR AND YES THE RANGERS ABSOLUTELY KNOW YOURE SUPPOSED TO PAY. DONT TEST THEM THEYVE GOT RANGER SENSES STRONGER THAN SANTAS SLEIGH RADAR. MALE SIGN
YOU CAN PAY CASH OR CREDIT AT THE GATE, BUT IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE LINE MOVING AND AVOID GETTING SIDE-EYED BY A RANGER IN A FESTIVE HAT BRING CASH. ITS FASTER, EASIER, AND KEEPS THE JINGLE IN YOUR STEP.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LINK TO PARK MAP [https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Mile%20Square%20Regional%20Park%20Map.pdf]
MALE SIGN THE COURSE: CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE COURSE MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3332924613048687348]
THE 5K AND 10K FEATURE ONE GIANT LOOP AROUND THE PARK, CLEARLY MARKED WITH ARROWS, SIGNS, AND CHALK. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OPEN COURSE, SO STAY AWARE AND JOLLY!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE FOR A GOOGLE MAP LINK TO THE START/FINISH [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTsUnSFRLicmmtCM9]
START TIME (5K & 10K): 9:00 AM
1-MILE MISTLETOE DASH: FOLLOWS MAIN RACE START
LITTLE ELVES 200-YARD DASH: AFTER 1-MILE DASH
WHAT TO EXPECT:
SANTA SIGHTINGS & FESTIVE PHOTO OPS
CANDY & SEASONAL TREATS
JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR SHOES!
HOLIDAY MUSIC (LET'S CATCH THAT HOLIDAY VIBE)
GOODIE BAGS FOR ALL KIDS
AGE GROUP AWARDS & MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 MEN & WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE
DRESS FESTIVE, BRING YOUR CHEER, AND GET READY FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE ENTIRE FOUNTAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY. RACES ARE RAIN OR SHINE JUST LIKE SANTA, WE SHOW UP NO MATTER THE WEATHER! SNOWFLAKE
5K | 10K | 1-MILE MISTLETOE DASH | LITTLE ELVES 200-YARD DASH
MILE SQUARE PARK | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
START TIME: 9:00 AM (5K & 10K)
PARK OPENS: 7:00 AM | BIB PICK-UP BEGINS: 8:15 AM
GET READY TO JINGLE ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEAUTIFUL MILE SQUARE PARK AT THE HOLLY JOLLY RUN A FESTIVE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY RACE FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER, CANDY CANES, AND GOOD VIBES! WHETHER YOU'RE RACING FOR A PR OR STROLLING IN A SANTA HAT, THERES A DISTANCE FOR EVERYONE! FEMALE SIGNSPARKLES
WELL EVEN HAVE JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR SHOES SO YOU CAN MAKE THIS THE MERRIEST RUN EVER!
LOCATION & PARKING: CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP PARK ADDRESS [https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQSCGBqt4eipExqn8]
MILE SQUARE PARK FOUNTAIN VALLEY
ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE OFF EUCLID, THEN MAKE A LEFT INTO THE FIRST PARKING LOT ON YOUR LEFT (LOT PA). FOLLOW THAT LOT TO THE NEXT SECTION AND YOULL SPOT OUR CHEERFUL SET-UP NEAR THE PLAYGROUND.
SPARKLES CLEAN, OPEN RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE NEAR THE START LINE.
PARKING INFO
PARKING IS $7.00 PER CAR AND YES THE RANGERS ABSOLUTELY KNOW YOURE SUPPOSED TO PAY. DONT TEST THEM THEYVE GOT RANGER SENSES STRONGER THAN SANTAS SLEIGH RADAR. MALE SIGN
YOU CAN PAY CASH OR CREDIT AT THE GATE, BUT IF YOU WANT TO KEEP THE LINE MOVING AND AVOID GETTING SIDE-EYED BY A RANGER IN A FESTIVE HAT BRING CASH. ITS FASTER, EASIER, AND KEEPS THE JINGLE IN YOUR STEP.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW LINK TO PARK MAP [https://www.ocparks.com/sites/ocparks/files/2021-04/Mile%20Square%20Regional%20Park%20Map.pdf]
MALE SIGN THE COURSE: CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE COURSE MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3332924613048687348]
THE 5K AND 10K FEATURE ONE GIANT LOOP AROUND THE PARK, CLEARLY MARKED WITH ARROWS, SIGNS, AND CHALK. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OPEN COURSE, SO STAY AWARE AND JOLLY!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE FOR A GOOGLE MAP LINK TO THE START/FINISH [https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTsUnSFRLicmmtCM9]
START TIME (5K & 10K): 9:00 AM
1-MILE MISTLETOE DASH: FOLLOWS MAIN RACE START
LITTLE ELVES 200-YARD DASH: AFTER 1-MILE DASH
WHAT TO EXPECT:
SANTA SIGHTINGS & FESTIVE PHOTO OPS
CANDY & SEASONAL TREATS
JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR SHOES!
HOLIDAY MUSIC (LET'S CATCH THAT HOLIDAY VIBE)
GOODIE BAGS FOR ALL KIDS
AGE GROUP AWARDS & MEDALS FOR THE TOP 3 MEN & WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE
DRESS FESTIVE, BRING YOUR CHEER, AND GET READY FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE ENTIRE FOUNTAIN VALLEY COMMUNITY. RACES ARE RAIN OR SHINE JUST LIKE SANTA, WE SHOW UP NO MATTER THE WEATHER! SNOWFLAKE
Chasing Santa 5K, 10K, 1Miler & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash - Mile Square Park
