Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
Event summary
Join runners and walkers of all ages in this merry celebration, where everyone is encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday attire for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest. All finishers will receive a festive medal, free race-day photos, and delicious treats at the finish line. Don't miss a special appearance by Santa himself, who will be waiting at the start and finish lines for photos, hugs, and high-fives. So lace up your shoes, grab your Santa hat, and prepare for a day of holiday magic at the Santa’s Reindeer Run! Register today to secure your spot in this unforgettable seasonal celebration!
Races
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5k Jingle Dash
Incl. $3.94 Fee
All fisher receive a medal Overall and Age Group Awards
Register8:30 AM PST
$52.93
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10k Holiday Hustle
Incl. $4.18 Fee
All fisher receive a medal Overall and Age Group Awards
Register8:30 AM PST
$57.17
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Reindeer Run Half Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee
All fisher receive a medal Overall and Age Group Awards
Register7:30 AM PST
$64.59
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Reindeer Romp 1-Miler
Incl. $2.50 Fee
All finishers receive a medal Overall Awards Only No Age Group Awards
Register9:00 AM PST
$27.50
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Santa Paws Doggie Parade
The Santa Paws Doggie Parade is a short, festive stroll of about 0.25 miles perfect for pups of all sizes! Dress them up in their most jolly holiday gear and join the fun. Santa will be waiting at the finish for photos and tail wags!
Register9:45 AM PST
Free
Organiser's description
BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH LOT 25
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2026
GET READY TO JINGLE ALL THE WAY AT THE 3RD ANNUAL SANTA REINDEER RUN! JOIN US AT BEAUTIFUL BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH FOR A FESTIVE MORNING OF HOLIDAY VIBES, OCEAN VIEWS, AND SANTA CLAUS HIMSELF! WHETHER YOURE HERE TO RACE, STROLL, OR ROCK YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY OUTFIT, THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO KICK OFF THE SEASON.
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FESTIVE MEDAL, FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY FINISH-LINE TREATS. PLUS, DRESS UP FOR OUR HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN EXTRA PRIZES AND EPIC BRAGGING RIGHTS!
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY SANTA!
SANTA WILL BE WAITING AT THE START AND FINISH LINES FOR PHOTOS, HUGS, AND HIGH-FIVES. BE SURE TO GRAB YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTO WITH SANTA!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
LOCATION: BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH LOT 25
6:45 AM BIB PICK-UP & SAME-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS
7:30 AM HALF MARATHON START
8:30 AM 5K & 10K START
9:00 AM - FAMILY 1- MILER
9:30 AM- KIDS 200 YARD DASH
9:45 AM - SANTA PAWS DOGGIE PARADE
STOPWATCH TIMING & AWARDS
CHECK MARK CHIP-TIMED RACE WITH LIVE RESULTS
FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
FREE RACE-DAY PHOTOS
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 MEN & WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE
AWARDS CEREMONY TIMES:
PARKING & DROP-OFF
PARKING FEE: $15 PER VEHICLE STATE PARK ACCEPTS CARD ONLY
MAIN ENTRANCE: 17851 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 (GATE OPENS AT 6:00 AM)
DRIVE WEST AFTER ENTERING THE MAIN GATE UNTIL YOU REACH LOT 25 THE LAST LOT ON THE RIGHT, NEAR WARNER AVENUE & PCH
DROP-OFF OPTION: GET DROPPED OFF AT WARNER & PCH, JUST STEPS FROM LOT 25
FREE PUBLIC PARKING: AVAILABLE IN SUNSET BEACH BEHIND JACK IN THE BOX (17243 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY)
TIP: CARPOOLING HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
SPARKLES JOIN THE HOLIDAY MAGIC!
LACE UP, GRAB YOUR SANTA HAT, AND JINGLE THROUGH THE MILES AT BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH! THE SANTA REINDEER RUN IS THE ULTIMATE WAY TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND FESTIVE FUN.
REGISTER TODAY AT CALIFLOWRUNS.COM
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Location
17851 Pacific Coast, Huntington Beach, 92648, CA, United States
Santa’s Reindeer Run - 3rd Annual- 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon
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