Date
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Est. Participants
Not specified
Santa’s on the move and it’s your turn to chase him down the Long Beach coast. Chasing Santa is all about festive miles, holiday spirit, and a little seasonal mischief by the sea. Whether you’re jogging, walking, or just soaking up the holiday cheer, this run is the perfect way to start the season with miles, smiles, and a touch of Santa magic.
Details
Start Location: Alamitos Beach, 780 E Shoreline Dr Long Beach, CAParking: Parking in the lot is $2/hour and starts at 8am, if you are running the Half/10m you can use the Passport app to pay for parking. Street parking is free.
Event Schedule
Saturday1:00-3:00pm – Early bib pick-up on the 2nd floor at Sports Basement Long Beach (store discount sent via email the week of the event & post-race)Sunday6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at the start7:00am – Half marathon and 10-miler start7:30am – 5k & 10k start10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half)Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged in advance for half marathoners,