Holiday Fun Half Marathon - Los Angeles
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Event details
The Holiday Fun race takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Griffith Park Playground, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Distances offered:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon
All finishers receive a medal and a goodie bag. Results are posted on the event page, usually by the evening of race day. Transfers are allowed only by request to the organizer and there is a no refund policy.
Early bird pricing (one month before the race): 5k $26.99, 10k $30.99, 15k $36.99, half marathon $40.99. Race month pricing (Nov 14 - Dec 13): 5k $30.99, 10k $36.99, 15k $40.99, half marathon $46.99. Race day registration prices are listed separately.
Course and logistics
The course is an open, shared trail that includes pedestrians, runners, and equestrians. The start and finish are on a grass area near the park center and the route goes across the street onto a hard packed dirt horse trail. The course is marked with cones and signs and includes a brief street crossing. The 5k is an out-and-back. The 10k is two 5k loops, the 15k is three 5k loops, and the half marathon is three 4.36-mile loops. The turnaround is off to the side of the trail.
An aid station at the turnaround/start/finish provides water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, and Gu gels. Parking is in the large lot near the Merry Go Round/Shane's Inspiration playground, accessed from Crystal Springs Dr and Fire Rd. The half marathon has a 3:15 time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.