Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 7th December 2024 - Sun 8th December 2024
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Oxnard, California
- Price $11.60 - $129.25
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the festive and philanthropic Santa to the Sea event, taking place on December 7-8, 2024, in beautiful Oxnard, Ventura County! This vibrant running festival features a Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5K run, and a fun-filled 1K kids run, providing an exciting opportunity for participants of all ages.
Originating in 2003 as a toy drive, Santa to the Sea has blossomed into a beloved community event that not only celebrates the holiday spirit but also gives back to those in need. Runners will embark on picturesque routes that start near the giant Santa along the Interstate Highway 101 and wind through scenic strawberry fields, culminating at the stunning Marine Emporium Landing. After the races, families can enjoy a lively Finish Line Festival packed with activities, including a kids' play area, Santa's Village, costume contests, and live entertainment. Join us in making a difference this holiday season while enjoying a fantastic weekend getaway in Oxnard, just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles!
Originating in 2003 as a toy drive, Santa to the Sea has blossomed into a beloved community event that not only celebrates the holiday spirit but also gives back to those in need. Runners will embark on picturesque routes that start near the giant Santa along the Interstate Highway 101 and wind through scenic strawberry fields, culminating at the stunning Marine Emporium Landing. After the races, families can enjoy a lively Finish Line Festival packed with activities, including a kids' play area, Santa's Village, costume contests, and live entertainment. Join us in making a difference this holiday season while enjoying a fantastic weekend getaway in Oxnard, just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles!
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. $8.26 Fee & Free Event Moisture Wicking T Shirt
Sun 8th December 2024 (7:30AM EST)
$129.25
CLOSEDThis 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. $7.30 Fee & Free Event Moisture Wicking T Shirt
Sun 8th December 2024 (7:40AM EST)
$112.29
CLOSEDReady 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. $5.38 Fee & Free Event Moisture Wicking Shirt
Sun 8th December 2024 (7:30AM EST)
$78.37
CLOSEDThe 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. $2.50 Fee & Free Event T-Shirt
Sun 8th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$27.49
CLOSEDOur 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 7th December 2024 (2:00PM EST)
$11.60
CLOSEDWe 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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