Huntington Beach, United States of America · Sunday 20 December 2026
🎅🏃♀️ 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 t
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Huntington Beach, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 20 December 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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