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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine CA
5K · 1 Mile
46–63°F · low rain risk
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2025
51–66°F
dry
2024
50–72°F
dry
2023
53–64°F
rain
2022
39–61°F
dry
2021
41–60°F
dry
2020
47–66°F
dry
2019
40–61°F
dry
2018
46–67°F
dry
2017
47–65°F
dry
2016
42–65°F
dry
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About this race
The OC Marathon Presents the 13th Annual Run For a Claus 5K and Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk benefiting various charity partners as well as our own Kids Run the OC Foundation. All runners will receive a commemorative 2026 giveaway, Santa Hat, a finisher's medal and free race photos. With cookies, costumes, holiday music and decorations, this will be fun for the whole family.
When you Run for a Claus, you can Run for a Cause!
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