Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $16.90 - $42.33
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in beautiful Long Beach, Los Angeles! Transform the sandy shores into your very own winter wonderland as you clip on those festive jingle bells and join fellow runners in this spirited holiday celebration. Whether you're racing the scenic 5K, challenging yourself with the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event promises a unique blend of holiday cheer and California sunshine.
The excitement kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and the Half Marathon beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Enjoy a professionally timed race on a flat, fast course, complete with festive snacks, hot cocoa, and even a costume contest to showcase your holiday spirit! With stunning ocean views, DJ-spun holiday remixes, and special appearances by Santa Claus himself, Winter Runderland is the perfect way to celebrate the season while staying active. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event filled with fun, community, and plenty of holiday magic!
The excitement kicks off bright and early, with bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and the Half Marathon beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Enjoy a professionally timed race on a flat, fast course, complete with festive snacks, hot cocoa, and even a costume contest to showcase your holiday spirit! With stunning ocean views, DJ-spun holiday remixes, and special appearances by Santa Claus himself, Winter Runderland is the perfect way to celebrate the season while staying active. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event filled with fun, community, and plenty of holiday magic!
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 12, 2026
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).
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.
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 12, 2026
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).
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
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$32.79
-
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (7:30AM PST)
$38.09
-
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (7:00AM PST)
$42.33
-
Kids 200 Yard Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$16.90
All Kiddos will Receive a Medal
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