Santa’s Reindeer Run - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🎄 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run 🦌

Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25

Saturday, December 20, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

• Join Us: Get ready to jingle all the way at the 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run! Join us at beautiful Bolsa Chica State Beach for a festive morning of holiday vibes, ocean views, and Santa Claus himself!
• Celebrate: Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or rock your favorite holiday outfit, this is the perfect way to kick off the season.
• Finisher Perks: All finishers receive a festive medal, free race-day photos, and yummy finish-line treats.
• Costume Contest: Plus, dress up for our Holiday Costume Contest for a chance to win extra prizes and epic bragging rights!

🎅 Special Appearance by Santa!

Santa will be waiting at the start and finish lines for photos, hugs, and high-fives. Be sure to grab your holiday photo with Santa!

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25
• 6:45 AM: Bib Pick-Up & Same-Day Registration Opens
• 7:30 AM: Half Marathon Start
• 8:30 AM: 5K & 10K Start

• 9:00 AM: Family 1-Miler
• 9:30 AM: Kids 200 yard Dash
• 9:45 AM: Santa PAWS Doggie Parade

⏱️ Timing & Awards

• Chip-Timed: Chip-Timed Race with live results
• Medals: Finisher Medals for All Participants
• Photos: Free Race-Day Photos
• Awards: Overall & Age Group Awards for the top 3 men & women in each distance

🏆 Awards Ceremony Times:

🚗 Parking & Drop-Off

• Parking Fee: $15 per vehicle — State Park accepts card only
• Main Entrance: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (gate opens at 6:00 AM)
• Directions: Drive west after entering the main gate until you reach Lot 25 — the last lot on the right, near Warner Avenue & PCH
• Drop-Off Option: Get dropped off at Warner & PCH, just steps from Lot 25

• Free Public Parking: Available in Sunset Beach behind Jack in the Box (17243 Pacific Coast Highway)
• Tip: Carpooling highly encouraged!

✨ Join the Holiday Magic!

Lace up, grab your Santa hat, and jingle through the miles at Bolsa Chica State Beach! The Santa Reindeer Run is the ultimate way to celebrate the season with friends, family, and festive fun.

🔗 Register today at CaliFlowRuns.com

For more details, visit the official race page: Santa’s Reindeer Run