2025 San Diego Santa Run

Pacific Beach, San Diego, California | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5K, Kids 1 Mile, Dog 1 Mile

Picture this: thousands of Santas filling Garnet Ave, holiday music in the air, and a sea of red racing toward a December to remember. Whether you're running for a PR or just for the peppermint vibes, there's a race (and a costume) for everyone.

Choose your jolly journey:

- 5K Run/Walk – Two start times to fit your vibe: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

- Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run) – A delightful one-mile dash for children 12 and under at 11:30 a.m.

- Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) – A festive mile for pups and their people at 12 p.m.

- After the races, the holiday magic keeps rolling with the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade at 1 p.m.—stick around to keep the celebrations going!

Run fast, run festive, or just jingle all the way—this is one holiday party you won't want to miss.

Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 6: Road Runner Sports San Diego, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thursday, December 11: Road Runner Sports San Diego, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday, December 12: Pacific Beach, 845 Garnet Ave, San Diego, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Race Times

Saturday, December 13

5K Early Wave: 8 a.m.

5K Sleep-In Wave: 10 a.m.

Kids 1 Mile: 11:30 a.m.

Dog 1 Mile: 12 p.m.

Pacific Beach Holiday Parade: 1 p.m.

Participant Perks

5K Participants

- Sunny Santa Suit

- Custom Sunnies

- Complimentary post-race drink

- Free Race Photos

- Chip Timing and Live Results

- Holiday Cheer at Every Mile

Kids' and Dog Miles

- T-shirt and Santa Hat

- Festive Finisher Medal

- Free Race Photos

- Holiday Fun on Course

Awards

Awards presented for the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the 5K and age group awards in 5-year increments (8 a.m. wave only).

URL:

Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3251093-0?pid=5498

Date and Time: On Saturday December 13, 2025 at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Venue details: Pacific Beach, San Diego, California, 92109, United States

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