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

🎄2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run 🦌✨

Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25

Date: 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 filled with holiday vibes, oceanfront views, and Santa Claus himself!
• Fun for all: 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, a holiday race shirt, free race-day photos, and yummy finish-line treats.
• Costume Contest: Plus, dress up for our Holiday Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes and epic bragging rights!

🎅Santa’s Special Appearance

Santa will be at the start and finish lines for photos, hugs, and holiday cheer — don’t forget to stop by for your festive pic!

📦Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up (Highly Recommended)

• Location: Road Runner Sports – Costa Mesa Courtyards
• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Address: 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

🏁Race Day Schedule

• 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

🗺️Course Details

• 5K: Out 1.56 miles, then back
• 10K: Out 3.10 miles, then back
• Half Marathon: Out 3.10 miles, back, repeat the 10K loop twice, then a final 0.70-mile out-and-back to finish
• Time Limit: 3 hours 25 minutes
• Water Stations: 3 fully stocked stations + fountains along the route
• Scenic Course: Flat, paved path with gorgeous ocean views

⏱️Timing, Swag & Awards

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

🏆Awards Ceremony Times

• 5K & 10K: 8:30 AM
• Half Marathon: 9:40 AM

🚗Parking & Drop-Off

• Parking Fee: $15 per vehicle — cash recommended for faster entry
• Main Entrance: 17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (gate opens at 6:00 AM)
• 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!

🎊Holiday Fun for Everyone

• Finisher Medals: Festive finisher medals
• Holiday Race Shirt: Included
• Free Race-Day Photos: Provided
• Snacks: Yummy finish-line snacks
• Costume Contest: Holiday costume contest
• Vibes: Music, photo ops & festive vibes

✨Join the Holiday Magic!

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

🔗Register today at: CaliFlowRuns.com