Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date
- December 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K — Jingle Dash · 10K Holiday Hustle · Reindeer Run Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
🎅🏃♀️ 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run 🦌✨
Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Get ready to jingle all the way at the 2nd 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 you’re 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
⏱️ Timing & Awards
✔️ 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!
✨ 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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Ana John Wayne Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntington Beach, CA
Population
196,010
as of 2023
Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date
- December 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running race held in Huntington Beach, California on December 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California at 17851 Pacific Coast, Huntington Beach, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
Dec 20, 2026