The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run
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The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

Long Beach, California, United States View on map
Dec 19, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

The Jingle Bell Run โ€“ A Holiday Race by the Beach!
๐Ÿ“ 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
๐Ÿ“… December 20, 2026
๐Ÿƒ 5K | 10K | Half Marathon|ย  Kids Dash|ย 

Get ready to dash into the holiday season with the Jingle Bell Dash! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Granada Beach- Long Beach, this festive race brings holiday cheer, coastal vibes, and plenty of jingle bells to go around! Whether you're here to race, celebrate, or just enjoy the holiday magic, this event is guaranteed to fill your spirit with joy!

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๐ŸŽ„ Whatโ€™s Included?
โœ… Festive Finisher Medal โ€“ A custom-designed holiday medal for all participants!
โœ… Chip-Timed Event โ€“ Accurate timing for all runners.
โœ… Age Division Awards โ€“ Celebrate your race-day victory!
โœ… Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards โ€“ For each race distance.

โœ… Free Downloadable Race Photos

โœ… Finish Line Festival with DJ

โœ… Pictures with Santa Clause

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๐ŸŽ… More Than Just a Race โ€“ Holiday Fun for All!


๐ŸŽญ Costume Contest โ€“ Show Off Your Holiday Spirit!
Dress up as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or even the Grinch! The most creative and festive costumes will win special prizes!

๐Ÿ”” Jingle Bell Dash Challenge!
Every runner will receive jingle bells for their shoes! The challenge? Be the jolliest runner on the course! The runner who jingles the loudest wins a prize!

๐Ÿ“ธ Santaโ€™s Photo Booth & Holiday Fun Zone!
Snap a picture with Santa, enjoy festive treats, and soak in the holiday magic at our post-race Holiday Fun Zone!

๐ŸŽถ Live DJ Playing Holiday Jams!
Stay after the race for a coastal holiday party with music, games, and fun for the whole family!

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๐ŸŽŸ Same Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up


Registration/Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM โ€“ย 
๐Ÿย  Half Marathon Start 7:00 AM
๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM

๐Ÿšจ Important: No late starts. Arrive early to ensure youโ€™re ready to run!

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๐Ÿš— Parking Information
โœ… Street Parking is FREE - Beach Lot os $2.00 per hour

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๐ŸŽ… Weather & Safety
โ„๏ธ Rain or Shine Event!
โ˜€๏ธ Expect cool coastal breezes โ€“ perfect for a winter run!
๐ŸŒ€ In case of extreme weather (Santa getting stuck in the sandstorm, a gingerbread house collapse, or a rogue reindeer invasion), updates will be sent via email & social media.

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๐ŸŽ Spread the Cheer!
๐Ÿ“ฒ Tag us with #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!
๐ŸŽŸ Tune in on Fridays for #FreeEntryFridayโ€”answer fun questions to win a free race entry!

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Donโ€™t miss out on the most festive beachside run of the season! Sign up today and jingle all the way to the finish line! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŽ„

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Running

5K

Dec 19, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$38.99
Open

10K

Dec 19, 2026 10K 8:30 AM
$42.99
Open

Half Marathon

Dec 19, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:00 AM
$45.99
Open

Race-day daylight

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Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 19, 2026 (PST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 19, 2026 (PST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 54m

The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 4:47 PM local time (PST) in Long Beach on December 19, 2026 โ€” 9h 54m of daylight.

Course

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  • Temperature and humidity โ€” Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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