The Jingle Bell Dash Half Marathon
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About the race
The Jingle Bell Dash is a holiday running event at 17851 PCH, Lot 25, Huntington Beach, California, held on December 6, 2026. The event includes multiple race options and family-focused activities along the coast.
Distances and event types include:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 10K - 6.2 miles
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- Kids Dash
- Santa Paws Doggie Run
The event uses chip timing and provides a festive finisher medal. Awards are given by age division and to the top three overall male and female finishers for each race distance. Participants have access to free downloadable race photos and a finish line festival with a live DJ and a holiday fun zone.
On-site features described by the organizer include pictures with Santa, a photo booth, a costume contest, and a jingle-bell challenge where runners receive bells for their shoes. Registration options include same-day registration and packet pick-up. Parking in the event lots is cashless; drivers scan a QR code in the lot to pay online. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
