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

• Purpose: The event helps collect toys for underprivileged children throughout Ventura County.
• Scholarships: Raises scholarship money for students at Oxnard College.
• Timing: Provides an opportunity to give back just in time for the holiday season.
• Support: Aids in creating a sense of community and support for local needs.

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

The Half Marathon gets underway at the giant Santa located along the Interstate Highway 101 (2801 Ventura Boulevard) and continues through the strawberry fields of Oxnard before heading to historic downtown Oxnard (where the Quarter Marathon starts) and ending at Marine Emporium Landing (where the 5k and kids 1k start and finish) in picturesque Channel Islands Harbor. There, visitors can 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.

🌊 Event Location

• Location: Oxnard, CA, just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles.
• Activities: Combine your athletic pursuits with a seaside weekend getaway.
• Date: Taking place on December 13, 2025, the second Sunday of December annually.
• Website: For more details, visit Santa to the Sea.