The Jingle Bell Dash Half Marathon
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The Jingle Bell Dash : basic information
The Jingle Bell Dash 5K, 10K and Half Marathon takes place on December 13, 2025, at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25 in Huntington Beach, California (17851 Pacific Coast Hwy). The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
Registration fees listed on the event page are $49.75 for the 5K, $52.93 for the 10K, and $57.17 for the Half Marathon. Prices increase after November 15, 2025.
Race features and logistics
The event is chip-timed and provides a festive finisher medal for participants. There are age-division awards and top three overall male and female awards for each distance. Additional event features include a costume contest, jingle bells provided for shoes with a loudest-jingle prize, a Santa photo booth and a Holiday Fun Zone, and a live DJ at the finish area. Bib pick-up is at the Race Ready Athletics tent. The event is listed as rain or shine. Parking is available at State Beach Lot 25 with a stated $15 parking fee and limited metered street parking nearby. The courses are described as open-pathway routes on pedestrian-friendly trails such as beach paths and park loops, with no vehicle traffic on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
