Santa’s Reindeer Run Half Marathon
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Santa’s Reindeer Run - Huntington Beach
The Santa’s Reindeer Run is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026, at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25 in Huntington Beach. This is presented as the 2nd annual edition and includes a mix of road and beach-path events held on pedestrian-friendly routes.
The event programme lists multiple distances and family activities:
- 5K Jingle Dash
- 10K Holiday Hustle
- Reindeer Run half marathon
- Kids Candy Cane Dash
- Reindeer Romp 1 miler
- Santa Paws doggie parade
Racing features include chip timed results with live scoring, overall and age-group awards for the top three men and women in each distance, and finisher medals for all participants. Race-day amenities mentioned are free race-day photos and finish-line snacks. A Holiday Costume Contest with prizes is part of the programme. Santa is noted to appear at the start and finish areas for photos.
Practical information on-site: the stated main entrance is 17851 Pacific Coast Highway; drivers are directed to Lot 25 near Warner Avenue and PCH. A parking fee of $15 per vehicle is listed with card-only payment; a drop-off option at Warner and PCH and free public parking in nearby Sunset Beach behind Jack in the Box are also noted. The courses use shared public paths and may pass other beach or park users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
