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

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

<h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f385;&#x1f3c3;‍♀️<strong> 2nd Annual Santa Reindeer Run</strong> &#x1f98c;✨</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Saturday, December 20</strong>,<strong> 2025 </strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">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! Whether you’re here to race, stroll, or rock your favorite holiday outfit, this is the perfect way to kick off the season.</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">All finishers receive a festive medal,  free race-day photos, and yummy finish-line treats. Plus, dress up for our Holiday Costume Contest for a chance to win extra prizes and epic bragging rights! &#x1f384;&#x1f381;</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f385; <strong>Special Appearance by Santa!</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">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! &#x1f4f8;</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f3c1; <strong>Race Day Schedule</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f4cd; Location: Bolsa Chica State Beach – Lot 25</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">6:45 AM — Bib Pick-Up &amp; Same-Day Registration Opens</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">7:30 AM — Half Marathon Start</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">8:30 AM — 5K &amp; 10K Start</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">9:00 AM - Family 1- Miler</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">9:30 AM- Kids 200 yard Dash</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">9:45 AM - Santa PAWS Doggie Parade</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f5fa;️ <strong>Course Details</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>5K: Out 1.56 miles</strong>, then back</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>10K: Out 3.10 miles</strong>, then back</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Half Marathon:</strong> Out 3.10 miles, back, repeat the 10K loop twice, then a final 0.70-mile out-and-back to finish</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Time Limit</strong>: 3 hours 25 minutes</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Water Stations:</strong> fully stocked stations &#43; fountains along the route</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Scenic Course: </strong>Flat, paved path with beautiful oceanfront views &#x1f30a;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">⏱️<strong> Timing &amp; Awards</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">✔️ Chip-Timed Race with live results</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f3c5; Finisher Medals for All Participants</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f4f8; Free Race-Day Photos</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f947; Overall &amp; Age Group Awards for the top 3 men &amp; women in each distance</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Awards Ceremony Times:</strong></span></h3> <h3><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f697; Parking &amp; Drop-Off</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Parking Fee: $15 per vehicle — State Park accepts card only</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Main Entrance: </strong>17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (gate opens at 6:00 AM)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Drive west after entering the main gate until you reach Lot 25 — the last lot on the right, near Warner Avenue &amp; PCH</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Drop-Off Option: </strong>Get dropped off at Warner &amp; PCH, just steps from Lot 25</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong>Free Public Parking:</strong> Available in Sunset Beach behind Jack in the Box (17243 Pacific Coast Highway)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">Tip: Carpooling highly encouraged!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> ✨ Join the Holiday Magic!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">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.</span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )">&#x1f517; <strong>Register today at CaliFlowRuns.com</strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h3>