
Long Beach, United States of America · Saturday 19 December 2026
The Jingle Bell Run – A Holiday Race by the Beach! 📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803 📅 December 20, 2026 🏃 5K | 10K | Half Marathon| Kids Dash| 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! 🎄 What’s Included? ✅ Festive Finisher Medal – A custom-designed holiday medal for all participants! ✅ Chip-Timed Event – Accurate timing for all runners. ✅ Age Division Awards – Celebrate your race-day victory! ✅ Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards – For each race distance. ✅ Free Downloadable Race Photos ✅ Finish Line Festival with DJ ✅ Pictures with Santa Clause 🎅 More Than Just a Race – Holiday Fun for All! 🎭 Costume Contest – 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! 🔔 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! 📸 Santa’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! 🎶 Live DJ Playing Holiday Jams! Stay after the race for a coastal holiday party with music, games, and fun for the whole family! 🎟 Same Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up Registration/Bib Pick-Up : 6:00 AM – 🏁 Half Marathon Start 7:00 AM 🏃♂️ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM 🚨 Important: No late starts. Arrive early to ensure you’re ready to run! 🚗 Parking Information ✅ Street Parking is FREE - Beach Lot os $2.00 per hour 🎅 Weather & Safety ❄️
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run is a half marathon held in Long Beach, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 19 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 The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run 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.
The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run 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 The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run 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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