Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 12th, 2026
• Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25, Huntington Beach, CA

🎉 Race Highlights

• Unique Experience: Get ready for the ultimate Santa celebration at Bolsa Chica State Beach! This isn’t just a race: it’s a full-blown Christmas experience.
• Atmosphere: You’ll run along the beach surrounded by falling snow, live carolers, festive music, and holiday cheer.
• Finisher Medal: Every runner receives a choice of a full Santa suit, cozy Santa beanie, or custom-designed race shirt, plus a festive finisher Santa medal designed to double as a Christmas ornament.
• Give Back: Proceeds from the event help gift staple goods, schooling, and hope to villages in Africa and Nepal, along with supporting local health initiatives.

🎊 Race Day Fun & Schedule

• Pre-Race Festivities: Arrive early and soak up the holiday spirit. There’s so much happening before the race even starts!
• Registration: 6:30 – 8:15 AM at Lot 25. Walk-up registrations are welcome, so bring your friends!
• Santa Meet & Greet: The REAL Santa 🎅 will be on-site for festive selfie photos from 7:00 – 9:00 AM.
• Race Start: 8:30 AM MASS START for the 5K & 10K! Your official time begins when you cross under the start arch, but you must cross by 8:40 AM to be officially timed.

🎁 What’s Included

• Swag: Your registration comes packed with holiday cheer! Every participant receives chip-timed results for the 5K or 10K.
• Celebration: Enjoy a lively holiday atmosphere with falling snow, live carolers, games, and photo ops with the REAL Santa.
• Food Trucks: We’ll have food vendors on-site serving tamales, tacos, specialty coffee, cookies, fresh fruit, and more.
• Awards: Three-deep age division awards in five-year increments — from ages 1-10 all the way through 85+.

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off

• Parking Fee: Bolsa Chica State Beach Lot 25 parking is $15 per vehicle (cash or state park pass recommended).
• Drop-Off Location: Available at the corner of Warner & PCH. Free public parking is also available in Sunset Beach if you’d like to walk in.
• Restrooms: Open and located on each end of lot 25.

🐾 Additional Information

• Strollers: Strollers are welcome! Please stay to the right and use at your own risk.
• Pets: Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run/Walk participant.
• Weather Policy: Rain or shine, the event will go on.

💖 More Than Just a Race

• Community Impact: Santa Claus with a Cause is the race that GIFTS BACK. Your participation helps provide staple goods, education, and training to those in need around the world.
• Get Inspired: Watch our global giving journey: YouTube: Caren.Ware.Events
• Book Signings: Visit the Caren Ware booth on race day for book signings of Finding Fit — an inspiring story about running through life’s challenges.
• Registration: Register today, join the celebration, and make this holiday season unforgettable, for you AND for others. Sign up here!