Santa’s Holiday Magic Run 5K, 10K, 1Miler & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 9:00AM PST
- Location Fountain Valley, California
- Price $9.48 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Santa’s Holiday Magic Run on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, Orange County! This cheerful event offers a festive atmosphere and a variety of race distances to suit everyone, including a 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Mistletoe Dash, along with the adorable Little Elves 200-Yard Dash for the youngest participants. The fun begins at 9:00 AM, but attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the holiday spirit, with park gates opening at 7:00 AM and bib pick-up starting at 8:15 AM.
Join in the merriment as you jingle your way through the scenic park, surrounded by holiday cheer, candy canes, and festive music. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just enjoying a leisurely stroll in your favorite Santa hat, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to wear your jingle bells for your shoes to add to the fun! With awards for the top finishers and goodie bags for kids, this event promises to be a joyous celebration of the season, rain or shine. Gather your family and friends, and make this holiday run a
Join in the merriment as you jingle your way through the scenic park, surrounded by holiday cheer, candy canes, and festive music. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just enjoying a leisurely stroll in your favorite Santa hat, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to wear your jingle bells for your shoes to add to the fun! With awards for the top finishers and goodie bags for kids, this event promises to be a joyous celebration of the season, rain or shine. Gather your family and friends, and make this holiday run a
Organiser's Description
SANTAS HOLIDAY MAGIC RUN 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
Races
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, 92708, CA, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Santa’s Holiday Magic Run 5K, 10K, 1Miler & Little Elves 200-Yard Dash
