The Best Races - San Diego
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A Merry Christmas Run - Liberty Station, San Diego
A Merry Christmas Run takes place on December 26, 2026 at Liberty Station in San Diego. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and is organized as smaller, capped waves that fill on a first-come basis.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon 13.1
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is described as a private group run with support from on-site coordinators. Timing is optional: participants may track their own time with running apps (for example Strava or RunKeeper) and submit results, or request coordinator assistance; no timing chips are used. Virtual runners can complete their distance at a location of their choice and submit results to receive event items.
Swag is mailed to US addresses and race bibs are provided on race day. Packet pickup is not required. Swag bag items include a running T-shirt, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack; a technical running shirt is available as a paid upgrade. Shirts are shipped the week of the race; late registrations may receive shirts after the event.
Registration fees are listed per distance and include required charges. Event sponsors include Cure Hydration, KeepGoingRun, KaChava, and ShopTheBestRaces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
