Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K

Santa Claus For A Cause 5K/10K Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>Santa Claus with a Cause 5K/10K</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4c5; Saturday, December 6th, 2025</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4cd; Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25, Huntington Beach, CA</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Get ready for the ultimate Santa celebration at Bolsa Chica State Beach!</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">This isn’t just a race, it’s a full-blown Christmas experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">You’ll run along the beach surrounded by falling snow, live carolers, festive music, and holiday cheer. Every runner receives their choice of a full Santa suit, cozy Santa beanie, or custom-designed race shirt, plus one of the biggest, most festive finisher Santa medal designed to double as a Christmas ornament.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">And the best part? This race GIVES BACK. Proceeds from the event help gift staple goods, schooling, and hope to villages in Africa and Nepal, as well as supporting local health initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f384; Race Day Fun &amp; Schedule</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Arrive early and soak up the holiday spirit. There’s so much happening before the race even starts!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">6:30 – 8:15 AM: Registration and bib pick-up open at Lot 25. Walk-up registrations are welcome, so bring your friends!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">7:00 – 9:00 AM: The REAL Santa &#x1f385; will be on-site for festive selfie photos (use hashtag #carenwareevents or tag us caren.ware.events). Lil Dickens Carolers will be singing, and snow will be falling to set the perfect holiday mood.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">8:00 AM: Kids take center stage with the Ho Ho Ho Dashes (200m, 400m, ½ mile, and 1 mile). Cheer on the little elves as they dash through the holiday magic!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">8:20 AM: Warm up with the Penguin Macarena! Everyone is invited to join in. Best Costume and Best Christmas Spirit awards are given out here, so come dressed to impress.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">8:30 AM: MASS START for the 5K &amp; 10K! Your official time begins when you cross under the start arch, but you must cross by 8:40 AM to be officially timed.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">9:20 AM – 5K Awards Ceremony</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">9:40 AM – 10K Awards Ceremony</span><span style="font-size:14pt"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">11:00 AM - Expo Festivities End</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong>&#x1f381; What’s Included</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Your registration comes packed with holiday cheer! Every participant receives chip-timed results for the 5K or 10K, so you can track your performance. You’ll also get to choose your festive swag, whether you want to run in a full Santa suit, stay cozy in a Santa beanie, or sport a custom-designed Santa race shirt.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">When you cross the finish line, you’ll receive one of the biggest custom Santa-at-the-beach medal that doubles as a Christmas ornament to hang proudly on your tree.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Throughout the morning, enjoy a lively holiday atmosphere with falling snow, live carolers, games, and photo ops with the REAL Santa. Prizes will be awarded for Best Christmas Spirit, Best Costume, and even Best Dressed Doggie, so bring your creativity and holiday cheer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">And don’t leave hungry, we’ll have food vendors on-site serving tamales, tacos, specialty coffee, cookies, fresh fruit and more. Plan on enjoying breakfast by the beach with us after your run!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">And for the competitors, we have three-deep age division awards in five-year increments — from ages 1-10 all the way through 85&#43;.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f4c5; Early Packet Pick-Up- Optional</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Race Day Pick-Up: 6:30 – 8:15 AM at Lot 25</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Early Pick-Up: Thursday, December 4th, 2025, 3:30 – 6:30 PM</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4cd; Road Runner Sports – 1835 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">(No ID required, and you may pick up for others.)</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f697;<strong><span style="font-size:18pt"> Parking &amp; Drop-Off</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Bolsa Chica State Beach Lot 25 parking is $15 per vehicle (cash or state park pass recommended). The main gate opens at 6:00 AM — use the main entrance only.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Drop-off is available at the corner of Warner &amp; PCH. Free public parking is also available in Sunset Beach (behind Jack in the Box) if you’d like to walk in.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Restrooms</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Restrooms are open and located on each end of lot 25.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Strollers</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Strollers are welcome! Please stay to the right and use at your own risk. Only registered participants with a bib will receive a finisher medal. Be sure your bib is worn on the front and visible to finish line staff.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Pets:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run /Walk participant.  Please use a leash of 5 ft or less, for the safety of all pets and runners.  Line up towards the back of the pack at the start and keep to the side of the race field on the course.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Weather</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">Rain or shine, the event will go on</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:18pt">&#x1f3a5; More Than Just a Race</span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">Santa Claus with a Cause is the race that GIFTS BACK. Your participation helps provide staple goods, education, and training to those in need around the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4fa; Watch our global giving journey: YouTube: Caren.Ware.Events</span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4da; Visit the Caren Ware booth on race day for book signings of Finding Fit — an inspiring story about running through life’s challenges.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f4a1; Register today, join the celebration, and make this holiday season unforgettable, for you AND for others.</span></p>