Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

🎅 Event Overview

Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event born out of a desire to give back to the community. What started in 2003 as a toy drive to celebrate the relocation of the world’s largest Santa Claus from Carpentaria to Oxnard, has grown into a robust running event, toy drive, and community fundraiser. Santa to the Sea includes a half marathon, a Quarter Marathon plus a 5K run and 1K kids fun run. The Santa to the Sea Scholarship Fund partners with Gene Haas and Oxnard College Foundation to award $500 scholarships to local high school students and adults continuing their education at Oxnard College.

🎄 Community Impact

Santa to the Sea offers families not only a weekend of fun, but also an opportunity to give back to those in need, just in time for the holiday season. The nonprofit event helps collect toys for underprivileged children throughout Ventura County while raising scholarship money for students at Oxnard College.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Start Location: The Half Marathon gets underway at the giant Santa located along the Interstate Highway 101 (2801 Ventura Boulevard).
• Course Highlights: Continues through the strawberry fields of Oxnard before heading to historic downtown Oxnard (where the Quarter Marathon starts).
• Finish Line: Ends at Marine Emporium Landing (where the 5k and kids 1k start and finish) in picturesque Channel Islands Harbor.
• Festival Activities: Enjoy the Finish Line Festival filled with a full day of activities including kids play area, a Santa’s Village, costume contests, food booths and live entertainment.

🌊 Location & Timing

The Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5k, is based in the coastal community of Oxnard, CA., and just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles. Combine your athletic pursuits with a seaside weekend getaway during the annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, 1/4 marathon, 5K run and 1k kids fun run taking place the second Sunday every December.

📅 Event Date & Registration

Join us on December 13, 2025, for an unforgettable experience. Register for the event at Santa to the Sea Registration.