San Diego Santa Run
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San Diego Santa Run - Pacific Beach, San Diego
The San Diego Santa Run takes place on December 12, 2026 in Pacific Beach with the start/finish located on Garnet Avenue at 912 Garnet Ave. The event includes a chip timed 5K, a kids 1 mile and a dog 1 mile, and has attracted large numbers of participants in past editions.
Distances and main inclusions
- 5K, Sunny Santa suit, sunglasses, chip timing, custom bib, complimentary drink ticket
- Kids 1 Mile, chip timing, Santa hat, finisher medal
- Dog 1 Mile, limited to 125 entries, includes a Santa Run t-shirt and hat
The 5K is offered in two waves; age group awards are provided for one 5K wave only, while both 5K waves and the Kids 1 Mile receive chip timed results. Dogs are not permitted in the 5K for safety reasons; a separate dog mile wave is provided.
Packet pick-up is available at scheduled locations; participants may choose packet mailing for a fee with a stated deadline. Sunny Santa suits are available in two adult sizes. A post-race celebration includes a complimentary drink ticket attached to the bib, redeemable at partner venues for guests aged 21 and over. Strollers are welcome in all waves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
