Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
About this race
🎅🏃♀️ 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run 🦌✨
Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Get ready to jingle all the way at the 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run! Join us at beautiful Bolsa Chica State Beach for a festive morning of holiday vibes, ocean views, and Santa Claus himself! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or rock your favorite holiday outfit, this is the perfect way to kick off the season.
All finishers receive a festive medal, free race-day photos, and yummy finish-line treats. Plus, dress up for our Holiday Costume Contest for a chance to win extra prizes and epic bragging rights! 🎄🎁
🎅 Special Appearance by Santa!
Santa will be waiting at the start and finish lines for photos, hugs, and high-fives. Be sure to grab your holiday photo with Santa! 📸
🏁 Race Day Schedule
📍 Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
6:45 AM — Bib Pick-Up & Same-Day Registration Opens
7:30 AM — Half Marathon Start
8:30 AM — 5K & 10K Start
9:00 AM - Family 1- Miler
9:30 AM- Kids 200 yard Dash
9:45 AM - Santa PAWS Doggie Parade
⏱️ Timing & Awards
✔️ Chip-Timed Race with live results
🏅 Finisher Medals for All Participants
📸 Free Race-Day Photos
🥇 Overall & Age Group Awards for the top 3 men & women in each distance
Awards Ceremony Times:
🚗 Parking & Drop-Off
Parking Fee: $15 per vehicle — State Park accepts card only
Main Entrance: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (gate opens at 6:00 AM)
Drive west after entering the main gate until you reach Lot 25 — the last lot on the right, near Warner Avenue & PCH
Drop-Off Option: Get dropped off at Warner & PCH, just steps from Lot 25
Free Public Parking: Available in Sunset Beach behind Jack in the Box (17243 Pacific Coast Highway)
Tip: Carpooling highly encouraged!
✨ Join the Holiday Magic!
Lace up, grab your Santa hat, and jingle through the miles at Bolsa Chica State Beach! The Santa Reindeer Run is the ultimate way to celebrate the season with friends, family, and festive fun.
🔗 Register today at CaliFlowRuns.com
Pick your distance
Running
5K — Jingle Dash
All fisher receive a medal Overall and Age Group Awards
10K Holiday Hustle
All fisher receive a medal Overall and Age Group Awards
Reindeer Run Half Marathon
All fisher receive a medal Overall and Age Group Awards
Reindeer Romp 1-Miler
All finishers receive a medal Overall Awards Only No Age Group Awards
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Huntington Beach.
About Huntington Beach
Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon takes place in Huntington Beach, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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