The Jingle Bell Dash Half Marathon
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The Jingle Bell Dash
The Jingle Bell Dash is a holiday themed running event held at 5000 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California. The event includes multiple race distances, a kids dash and a Santa Paws doggie run along the coastal area near Granada Beach.
Available distances include:
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- 10K 6.2 miles
- 5K 3.1 miles
- 1 Miler
- Kids 400 Yard Dash 200 yards
The event provides a festive finisher medal for participants and uses chip timing. Awards are given by age division and to the top three overall male and female finishers for each race. Race services mentioned include free downloadable race photos, a finish line festival with a DJ, a photo booth described as Santa’s Photo Booth, and a costume contest with prizes.
Other on-site features and arrangements noted are a jingle bell challenge for runners, pictures with Santa Clause, and a Holiday Fun Zone with music and games. The event is described as rain or shine; participants will receive updates in case of extreme weather via email and social media. Parking details note free street parking and a beach lot charged at $2.00 per hour. Same day registration and packet pick-up are also listed as available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
