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

🎅 Event Overview

• Event Name: Santa to the Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K
• Date: 2025-12-13
• Location: 2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, CA
• Website: Santa to the Sea Race

🎄 About the Event

• Nonprofit Foundation: Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event born out of a desire to give back to the community.
• History: 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.
• Scholarships: 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: The event offers families a weekend of fun while collecting toys for underprivileged children and raising scholarship money.

🏃‍♂️ The Race Course

• Half Marathon Start: The Half Marathon begins at the giant Santa located along the Interstate Highway 101 (2801 Ventura Boulevard).
• Route Details: The course continues through the strawberry fields of Oxnard and heads to historic downtown Oxnard where the Quarter Marathon starts.
• Finish Line: The race concludes at Marine Emporium Landing, where the 5K and kids 1K also start and finish.
• Finish Line Festival: Attendees can enjoy a full day of activities including kids play area, a Santa’s Village, costume contests, food booths, and live entertainment.

🌊 Location Highlights

• Coastal Community: The event is based in the coastal community of Oxnard, CA, just 40 minutes north of Los Angeles.
• Seaside Getaway: Combine your athletic pursuits with a seaside weekend getaway.
• Annual Tradition: The race takes place every second Sunday in December.
• Family-friendly: Activities for all ages including a 1K kids fun run.