Chasing Santa Half Marathon

DEC
21
2025
Chase holiday miles along the ocean at Chasing Santa in Long Beach on December 21 2025, with 5K, 10K, 10 mile and half marathon options for every pace. Enjoy a flat pedestrian beach path, festive vibe and free race photos.
Sun 21 Dec 2025
13 miles 10 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event details

The Chasing Santa race takes place on December 21, 2025, at Claremont Beach in Long Beach, California. The event offers multiple distances:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 10-Mile
  • Half marathon

The official start location is 5400 E Ocean Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803. Early bib pick-up is available the day before at Sports Basement Long Beach, 2100 N Bellflower Blvd.

Course and logistics

All races use out-and-back routes that begin and finish at the same location and remain on the pedestrian side of the beach path. Courses are not closed to the public. On-course support includes two water stations, restrooms, and clearly marked turns (chalk, runner-turn signs, and flags). Participants are asked to wear their race bib on the front of their shirt. Gear check is available at the registration tent; participants should bring their own bag. Overall first-place medals are awarded to the top male and female in each distance. Race results and photos are sent by email the day after the event; race photos are free. Parking at the start lot is $2 per hour (lot parking begins at 8am) and street parking is free; participants in longer distances may use the Passport parking app. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 mi
10m
10 km
10k
5 km

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