Event Description
Join us this Christmas morning for a festive, fun-filled run by the beach! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just spreading holiday cheer, this event is for everyone. Feel the magic of the season as you dash through a coastal winter wonderland! Every participant receives a holiday-themed medal, bib, and optional jingle bells.
Race Day Details
- Date: December 25th, 2026
- Bib Pick-Up & Same-Day Registration: 6:30 AM – 8:05 AM PST
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM PST
- 5K & 10K Start: 8:00 AM PST
Course Information
The courses are USATF Certified and professionally chip-timed. They follow open-pathway routes along the beach, parks, and riverways, offering scenic, car-free running with multiple water stations.
- 5K: Out 1.56 miles and back (total 3.1 miles)
- 10K: Two loops of the 5K course (total 6.2 miles)
- Half Marathon: Out 2.19 miles and back, completing 3 loops of 4.36 miles each (total 13.08 miles)
What You Get
- Holiday Finisher Medal
- Free Race Day Photos
- Jingle Bell for Your Shoe (optional)
- Finish-Line Treats
- Awesome Photo Ops
- Two On-Course Water Stations
Awards
- All participants receive a medal.
- Top 3 male & female finishers (all distances) receive placement medals.
- Holiday Costume Contest with fun prizes!
Location & Parking
The event takes place at 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA. Free parking is available in the lot.
Rain Policy
All events are rain or shine. Rain simply means cooler temps and a bonus splash zone!
