Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 13th December 2025 - Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Oxnard, California
- Price $11.60 - $75.19
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon, 1km
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5K, taking place on December 13-14, 2025, in beautiful Oxnard, Ventura County, California! This vibrant nonprofit event, which began in 2003, not only celebrates the holiday spirit but also supports the local community through a toy drive that benefits underprivileged children. Runners of all ages can participate in a range of distances, including the scenic half marathon that winds through picturesque strawberry fields and historic downtown Oxnard, as well as the quarter marathon and the family-friendly 5K and 1K kids fun run.
The Santa to the Sea event is a perfect blend of athleticism and holiday cheer, with activities for the entire family at the Finish Line Festival held at Channel Islands Harbor. Enjoy a day filled with entertainment, costume contests, food booths, and a special Santa’s Village, all while contributing to the Santa to the Sea Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to local students. Mark your calendars for this exciting weekend of running and giving back, and make unforgettable memories with friends and family in Oxnard!
The Santa to the Sea event is a perfect blend of athleticism and holiday cheer, with activities for the entire family at the Finish Line Festival held at Channel Islands Harbor. Enjoy a day filled with entertainment, costume contests, food booths, and a special Santa’s Village, all while contributing to the Santa to the Sea Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to local students. Mark your calendars for this exciting weekend of running and giving back, and make unforgettable memories with friends and family in Oxnard!
Organiser's Description
Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event born out of a desire to give back to the community. What started in 2003 as a toy drive to celebrate the relocation of the worlds largest Santa Claus from Carpentaria to Oxnard, has grown into a robust running event, toy drive, and community fundraiser. Santa to the Sea includes a half marathon, a Quarter Marathon plus a 5K run and 1K kids fun run. The Santa to the Sea Scholarship Fund partners with Gene Haas and Oxnard College Foundation to award $500 scholarships to local high school students and adults continuing their education at Oxnard College.
Santa to the Sea offers families not only a weekend of fun, but also an opportunity to give back to those in need, just in time for the holiday season. The nonprofit event helps collect toys for underprivileged children throughout Ventura County while raising scholarship money for students at Oxnard College.
The Half Marathon gets underway at the giant Santa located along the Interstate Highway 101 (2801 Ventura Boulevard) and continues through the strawberry fields of Oxnard before heading to historic downtown Oxnard (where the Quarter Marathon starts) and ending at Marine Emporium Landing (where the 5k and kids 1k start and finish) in picturesque Channel Islands Harbor. There, visitors can enjoy the Finish Line Festival filled with a full day of activities including kids play area, a Santas Village, costume contests, food booths and live entertainment.
The Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5k, is based in the coastal community of Oxnard, CA., and just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles. Combine your athletic pursuits with a seaside weekend getaway during the annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, 1/4 marathon, 5K run and 1k kids fun run taking place the second Sunday every December.
Santa to the Sea offers families not only a weekend of fun, but also an opportunity to give back to those in need, just in time for the holiday season. The nonprofit event helps collect toys for underprivileged children throughout Ventura County while raising scholarship money for students at Oxnard College.
The Half Marathon gets underway at the giant Santa located along the Interstate Highway 101 (2801 Ventura Boulevard) and continues through the strawberry fields of Oxnard before heading to historic downtown Oxnard (where the Quarter Marathon starts) and ending at Marine Emporium Landing (where the 5k and kids 1k start and finish) in picturesque Channel Islands Harbor. There, visitors can enjoy the Finish Line Festival filled with a full day of activities including kids play area, a Santas Village, costume contests, food booths and live entertainment.
The Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5k, is based in the coastal community of Oxnard, CA., and just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles. Combine your athletic pursuits with a seaside weekend getaway during the annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, 1/4 marathon, 5K run and 1k kids fun run taking place the second Sunday every December.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Free Event Moisture Wicking T Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$75.19
OPENS SOONThis flat and fast race starts at 7:30 am. Our Half Marathon is great for veteran runners, as well as first-timers, and has for many, become one of their favorites. Along the course you will be encouraged and supported by local spectators, volunteers, and cheer-squads. Youll also be motivated musically by the many bands we have lined up along the race. -
Quarter Marathon
Incl. $4.18 Fee & Free Event Moisture Wicking T Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (7:40AM EST)
$57.17
OPENS SOONReady for something longer but not quite ready for a half marathon? Well, the 1/4 Marathon or 6.55 miles is for you. The 1/4 Marathon will start at our half way point in the beautiful Downtown District in Oxnard at Plaza Park. Replacing our Relay event, you now get to run with your friends and family at this festive race. Run the second half or our lighting fast route and celebrate at the same finish as your longer distance colleagues. -
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Free Event Moisture Wicking Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$48.69
OPENS SOONThe Santa to the Sea 5K, is a flat and fast course. Many runners have established their personal record here, and continue to return. The 5K is also a great race for beginners. We see more first-timers every year, many of whom return to run the Half Marathon, or the 1/4 Marathon, in following years. Additionally, its a perfect race for families of all ages to run together and celebrate a great accomplishment. -
Kids 1K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Free Event T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$22.19
OPENS SOONOur supervised, non-competitive 1K Kids Fun Run starts near the Santa to the Sea Finish Line, in the EXPO area. With volunteers cheering along the way, the children will follow a paved and safe route, ending with a final sprint in the official finishers chute, and under the Santa to the Sea arch. -
Diaper Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Free Event Goodie Bag
Sat 13th December 2025 (2:00PM EST)
$11.60
OPENS SOONWe thought we had the whole family covered. But, we forgot one very important group, BABIES. This year we will cap the race to 35 babies. We will have 7 races with 5 babies in each race. The 7 winners will advance to the championship. The course will be about 10 feet long on a small stage with coaches on both ends. One starts the baby off and the other coach cheers the baby to the finish line. The babies must crawl, any standing or walking and the babies will be disqualified. Cuteness guaranteed!
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