Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief
About this race
The OC Marathon Presents the 12th Annual Run For a Claus 5K and Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk benefiting various charity partners as well as our own Kids Run the OC Foundation. All runners will receive a commemorative 2026 giveaway, Santa Hat, a finisher's medal and free race photos. With cookies, costumes, holiday music and decorations, this will be fun for the whole family.
When you Run for a Claus, you can Run for a Cause!
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5K
1 Mile
Virtual 5K
Submit results anytime during the month of December! Packages will be shipped out after December 20th.
Virtual 1 Mile
Submit results anytime during the month of December! Packages will be shipped out after December 20th.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Irvine.
About Irvine
Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief takes place in Irvine, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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