Run for a Claus - Irvine
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Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief
Run for a Claus is a holiday-themed race event held on December 19, 2026, at 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618. The event is organized by OC Marathon and benefits various charity partners as well as the Kids Run the OC Foundation.
The in-person and virtual formats include these distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile
- Virtual 5K (3.1 Miles)
- Virtual 1 Mile
Participants receive a commemorative 2026 giveaway, a Santa hat, a finisher's medal, and free race photos. The event features cookies, costumes, holiday music, and decorations. Virtual participants may submit results anytime during December; participant packages will ship after December 20.
Registration opens August 17, 2026 and closes August 22, 2026. The listed registration fee for each event is $35.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
