Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 7:30AM PST
- Location Huntington Beach, California
- Price $40.21 - $56.11
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive day of fun and fitness at the Santa’s Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in beautiful Huntington Beach, Orange County! This exciting event offers a variety of race distances to suit every runner, including a 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, all set against a stunning coastal backdrop. Kick off your holiday season by participating in this spirited run where all finishers will receive a shiny medal, free race day photos, and delectable finish-line snacks to celebrate your accomplishment.
The day starts bright and early with bib pick-up and same-day registration opening at 6:45 AM, followed by the Half Marathon starting at 7:30 AM and the 5K/10K at 8:30 AM. With a course time limit of 3 hours and 25 minutes, runners of all levels can enjoy the scenic route featuring multiple water stations and festive photo spots. Don’t forget to dress in your favorite holiday costume for a chance to win in the costume contest! Join us for a memorable day of running, community, and holiday cheer at the Santa’s Reindeer Run—let’s make some jolly memories together!
The day starts bright and early with bib pick-up and same-day registration opening at 6:45 AM, followed by the Half Marathon starting at 7:30 AM and the 5K/10K at 8:30 AM. With a course time limit of 3 hours and 25 minutes, runners of all levels can enjoy the scenic route featuring multiple water stations and festive photo spots. Don’t forget to dress in your favorite holiday costume for a chance to win in the costume contest! Join us for a memorable day of running, community, and holiday cheer at the Santa’s Reindeer Run—let’s make some jolly memories together!
Organiser's Description
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY FINISH-LINE SNACKS.
DRESS IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY COSTUME TO WIN OUR COSTUME CONTEST!
RACE DAY DETAILS:
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6:45 AM BIB PICK-UP AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION OPEN
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7:30 AM HALF MARATHON START
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8:30 AM 5K/10K START
COURSE TIME LIMIT:
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3 HOURS 25 MINUTES
COURSE INFORMATION:
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5K RUN OUT 1.56 MILES AND BACK
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10K RUNS OUT 3.10 MILES TO TURN AND BACK
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HALF MARATHONERS WILL RUN OUT 3.10 MILES AND BACK COMPLETING 2 LOOPS OF THE 10K COURSE BEFORE HEADING BACK TO COMPLETE A FINAL OUT AND BACK OF .70
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3 WATER STATIONS WILL BE ON THE COURSE AND WATER FOUNTAINS ALONG THE WAY.
PARKING INFORMATION:
PARKING DETAILS: BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH CHARGES $15 PER VEHICLE. TO AVOID DELAYS, BRING CASH OR YOUR STATE PARK PASS TO STREAMLINE THE ENTRY PROCESS. ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE, THEN HEAD WEST UNTIL YOU REACH LOT 25, WHICH IS THE FURTHEST LOT ON THE RIGHT, LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WARNER AVENUE AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (PCH). THE PARK ENTRANCE IS AT 17851 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649, AND THE GATE OPENS AT 6 AM. CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE CORNER OF WARNER AND PCH, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE EVENT AREA IN LOT 25. IF YOUD LIKE TO SKIP THE PARKING FEE, PUBLIC PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN SUNSET BEACH BEHIND THE JACK IN THE BOX AT 17243 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. PLEASE AVOID PARKING IN PRIVATE OR GAS STATION LOTS. NOTE THAT THE WESTERN GATE TO THE STATE PARK IS CLOSED, SO ALL VEHICLES MUST USE THE MAIN ENTRANCE FOR ACCESS.
WHAT YOU GET:
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FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
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A FINISHERS MEDAL
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JINGLE BELL FOR YOUR SHOE
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FINISH LINE TREATS
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AWESOME PICTURE SPOTS
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2 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
AWARDS:
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THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL BE AWARDED
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THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 8:30 FOR 5K/10K
*
AWARDS CEREMONY HALF MARATHON WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9:40 AM
DRESS IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY COSTUME TO WIN OUR COSTUME CONTEST!
RACE DAY DETAILS:
*
6:45 AM BIB PICK-UP AND SAME DAY REGISTRATION OPEN
*
7:30 AM HALF MARATHON START
*
8:30 AM 5K/10K START
COURSE TIME LIMIT:
*
3 HOURS 25 MINUTES
COURSE INFORMATION:
*
5K RUN OUT 1.56 MILES AND BACK
*
10K RUNS OUT 3.10 MILES TO TURN AND BACK
*
HALF MARATHONERS WILL RUN OUT 3.10 MILES AND BACK COMPLETING 2 LOOPS OF THE 10K COURSE BEFORE HEADING BACK TO COMPLETE A FINAL OUT AND BACK OF .70
*
3 WATER STATIONS WILL BE ON THE COURSE AND WATER FOUNTAINS ALONG THE WAY.
PARKING INFORMATION:
PARKING DETAILS: BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH CHARGES $15 PER VEHICLE. TO AVOID DELAYS, BRING CASH OR YOUR STATE PARK PASS TO STREAMLINE THE ENTRY PROCESS. ENTER THROUGH THE MAIN GATE, THEN HEAD WEST UNTIL YOU REACH LOT 25, WHICH IS THE FURTHEST LOT ON THE RIGHT, LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WARNER AVENUE AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (PCH). THE PARK ENTRANCE IS AT 17851 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649, AND THE GATE OPENS AT 6 AM. CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
ALTERNATIVELY, YOU CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE CORNER OF WARNER AND PCH, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE EVENT AREA IN LOT 25. IF YOUD LIKE TO SKIP THE PARKING FEE, PUBLIC PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN SUNSET BEACH BEHIND THE JACK IN THE BOX AT 17243 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. PLEASE AVOID PARKING IN PRIVATE OR GAS STATION LOTS. NOTE THAT THE WESTERN GATE TO THE STATE PARK IS CLOSED, SO ALL VEHICLES MUST USE THE MAIN ENTRANCE FOR ACCESS.
WHAT YOU GET:
*
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
*
A FINISHERS MEDAL
*
JINGLE BELL FOR YOUR SHOE
*
FINISH LINE TREATS
*
AWESOME PICTURE SPOTS
*
2 ON-COURSE WATER STATIONS
AWARDS:
*
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL BE AWARDED
*
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 8:30 FOR 5K/10K
*
AWARDS CEREMONY HALF MARATHON WILL TAKE PLACE AT 9:40 AM
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