Santa’s Reindeer Run Half Marathon
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Event details
The Santa’s Reindeer Run takes place on December 20, 2025, at Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lot 25 in Huntington Beach, California. The event includes multiple distances and activities:
- 5K : Jingle Dash
- 10K : Holiday Hustle
- Half Marathon : Reindeer Run
- Kids Candy Cane Dash (open to ages 1-8)
- Reindeer Romp 1-Miler
- Santa Paws Doggie Parade (no entry fee listed)
Santa is scheduled to appear at the start and finish areas for photos.
Course and logistics
Courses use a flat, paved oceanfront path and are described as out-and-back formats. Specific course layouts:
- 5K: out 1.56 miles, then back
- 10K: out 3.10 miles, then back
- Half Marathon: two 10K loops plus a final 0.70-mile out-and-back
The event is chip-timed with live results. All finishers receive a medal and free race-day photos. Overall and age group awards are planned for the top three men and women in each distance. Water stations and fountains are available along the route. A time limit of 3 hours 25 minutes is listed for the event.
Parking at the state park has a fee of $15 per vehicle; the main entrance address is 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Lot 25 is the race lot; a drop-off option is available at Warner and Pacific Coast Highway. Free public parking is noted in Sunset Beach behind Jack in the Box. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
