Santa Runs Griffith Park
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Santa Runs Griffith Park
Santa Runs Griffith Park takes place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4800 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027. This is the event's fourth annual running. The event offers the following distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Dash
Event details
The 5K is described as a fast, flat course around Griffith Park with views of the park. The 10K is offered as a longer course. Packet pickup is available at Run With Us - Pasadena on December 6 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (235 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101). Race-morning packet pickup is available from 7:00 am to 8:20 am for the 10K and until 8:40 am for the 5K. Late registration is available at packet pickup and race morning through the registration page; organizers state no cash payments will be accepted.
Participants in the 5K and 10K receive a custom finisher medal, Santa suit, custom race bib, chip timing, music, and on-site sports massage provided by Vision For Enrichment. The first 400 registrants in the 5K and 10K receive string bags. Kids Dash participants receive a custom kids medal and a Santa hat. Registration fees vary by date, with tiered pricing for both the 5K and 10K and a single fee for the Kids Dash. Awards include gift cards for top overall M/F in 5K and 10K, awards for top finishers, age-group awards, and team awards. Additional parking is available at Lot One at the Merry Go Round and south of the race area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
