Santa's Reindeer Run with Kids Candy Cane Dash at Bolsa Chica State Beach (Huntington Beach)

Registration on RunSignup (closes 5:30 AM on race day for most races; same-day registration opens 6:45 AM at the race). State-beach parking is $15 per vehicle, card only; free public parking in Sunset Beach. Stroller and dog friendly.

About this adventure

CaliFlow Runs holds its third annual Santa's Reindeer Run at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lot 25, on Sunday, December 20, 2026. Besides a half marathon at 7:30 a.m. and a 5K and 10K at 8:30 a.m., the morning has a family 1-mile run, the Reindeer Romp, at 9 a.m., a 200-yard Kids Candy Cane Dash for ages 1 to 8 at 9:30 a.m., and a free Santa Paws Doggie Parade at 9:45 a.m. Santa waits at the start and finish lines for photos, and there is a holiday costume contest. All finishers receive a medal, free race-day photos and finish-line treats. The organizer says walkers, joggers and runners of all paces are welcome and that the course is stroller and dog friendly. Bib pickup and same-day registration open at 6:45 a.m. Parking at the state beach costs $15 per vehicle (card only), and there is a drop-off point at Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.