Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

  • Date Sun 7th December 2025
  • Time 7:00AM PST
  • Location Long Beach, California
  • Price $16.90 - $64.59
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for the most magical running event of the year! The Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles. This festive race invites participants of all ages, including a special Kids Dash, to join in the holiday spirit by clipping on jingle bells and dashing along a picturesque course that blends scenic shoreline views with a cheerful winter wonderland atmosphere.

Starting bright and early, the Half Marathon kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K races at 7:30 AM. With a USATF-certified course and professional chip timing, runners can enjoy the thrill of competition while being surrounded by twinkling lights and the joyous sounds of holiday remixes. Every participant receives a custom holiday finisher medal, plus there will be plenty of festive snacks, hot cocoa, and even a special appearance by Santa Claus himself! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to embrace the holiday cheer with your friends and family in Long Beachβ€”mark your calendars and prepare to jingle all the way!

Organiser's Description

SPARKLES WINTER RUNDERLAND THE MOST WONDERFUL RUN OF THE YEAR!
CLIP ON THOSE BELLS, GRAB YOUR CREW, AND MAKE LONG BEACH YOUR VERY OWN NORTH POLE WITH SAND. JINGLE ALL THE WAY, CALIFLOW-STYLE!



SNOWFLAKE WINTER RUNDERLAND 5K 10K HALF MARATHON KIDS DASH
5400 E OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803 (EASY PARKING)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
SPARKLES WHERE JINGLE BELLS MEET RUNNING SHOES AND HOLIDAY CHEER HITS FULL SPEED! ( WE PROVIDE THE JINGLE BELLS, YOU PROVIDE THE RUNNING SHOES)

RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE


BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES

BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM TO 7:35 AM (@ RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
WARNING NO LATE STARTS SANTA WAITS FOR NO ONE (HES ON A GLOBAL SCHEDULE).


PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP HOSTED BY LULULEMON
6460 E PACIFIC COAST HWY UNIT 115, LONG BEACH, CA 90803
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH | 4 PM 7 PM

AVOID THE RACE-MAS STRESS. SWING BY EARLY, GRAB YOUR GEAR, AND MAYBE PICK UP SOMETHING COZY AND SHINY.
FREE 90-MINUTE GARAGE PARKING.
PICKING UP FOR A FRIEND? BRING A PHOTO OF THEIR ID.
(NOTE: LULULEMON ELVES WONT HAVE RACE ANSWERS BUT OUR RACE READY CREW WILL!)


ABOUT THE EVENT
WELCOME TO WINTER RUNDERLAND, WHERE SNOWFLAKES MEET SHORELINE VIBES AND EVERYONE ON THE NICE LIST GETS A MEDAL!

CLIP JINGLE BELLS TO YOUR SHOES AND JINGLE-JANGLE DOWN THE COAST LIKE YOURE LEADING SANTAS WARM-WEATHER REINDEER SQUAD. ITS A HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH A CALI TWIST OCEAN BREEZE, TWINKLE LIGHTS, AND THE SOUND OF BELLS IN RHYTHM WITH YOUR STRIDE.


WHAT YOULL GET
CUSTOM HOLIDAY FINISHER MEDAL (LOOKS GOOD UNDER A TREE OR ON INSTA)
STOPWATCH USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE + PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
DJ SPINNING HOLIDAY REMIXES AT THE FINISH LINE FESTIVAL
EPIC PHOTO OPS EVERY FEW STEPS ELVES NOT INCLUDED (BUT ENCOURAGED)
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS FOR YOUR MEMORIES AND MEMES
AGE-GROUP & OVERALL AWARDS SHOW OFF YOUR RUN-DEER SPEED
FINISH-LINE SNACKS + HOT COCOA + CANDY CANES
WATER & ELECTROLYTE STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES
FESTIVE COSTUME CONTEST!
MOST FESTIVE OUTFIT
BEST GROUP / FAMILY THEME
MOST EXTRA HOLIDAY SPIRIT

SPECIAL GUEST: SANTA CLAUS!
HES TRADING THE CHIMNEY FOR THE COASTLINE WAVE, SNAP A SELFIE, OR TELL HIM WHAT PR YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!


PARKING & EVENT INFO
FREE STREET PARKING
BEACH LOT $2/HR (PASSPORT APP OR MACHINE)
RESTROOMS NEAR THE START
STROLLER & WALKER-FRIENDLY
FULLY MARKED, FLAT, FAST COURSE WITH SLEIGH-WORTHY VIEWS

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

OTHER EVENT COMPANIES MAY OPERATE IN THE SAME AREAS, BUT THE CALIFLOW RUNS EXPERIENCE IS ONE OF A KIND.

IF YOUVE FOUND OUR RACES AND LOVE OUR VIBE THE COMMUNITY, THE ENERGY, THE PHOTOS, THE FINISH LINE FUN MAKE SURE YOURE SIGNING UP FOR THE REAL THING.

BEFORE REGISTERING, ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE CALIFLOW RUNS NAME OR LOGO SO YOU KNOW YOURE JOINING OUR EVENT WHERE EVERY RACE IS BUILT WITH HEART, INCLUSIVITY, AND GOOD VIBES ONLY. SPARKLES


SUN WEATHER & SAFETY
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE BECAUSE ELVES DONT CANCEL.
(ONLY POSTPONED FOR TIDAL WAVES OR ZOMBIE REINDEER WELL EMAIL YOU IF THAT HAPPENS.)


JOIN THE HOLIDAY MOVEMENT
POST YOUR SPARKLE AND TAG @CALIFLOWRUNS + #WINTERRUNDERLAND #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
DONT MISS #FREEENTRYFRIDAY SANTA ISNT THE ONLY ONE GIVING PRESENTS THIS SEASON.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.94 Fee

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:30AM PST)

    $52.93

    CLOSED
  • 10k

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:30AM PST)

    $53.99

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM PST)

    $64.59

    CLOSED
  • Kids 200 Yard Dash

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sun 7th December 2025 (9:00AM PST)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
    All Kiddos will Receive a Medal

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5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, 90803, CA, United States

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