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: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM • Santa’s Elves Mile (Kids Run) – A delightful one-mile dash for children 12 & under at 11:30 AM • Santa’s Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) – A festive mile for pups & their people at 12:00 PM • After the races, the holiday magic keeps rolling with the Pacific Beach Holiday Parade at 1:00 PM—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, 2025 5K Early Wave: 8:00 AM 5K Sleep-In Wave: 10:00 AM Kids 1 Mile: 11:30 AM Dog 1 Mile: 12:00 PM Pacific Beach Holiday Parade: 1:00 PM Participant Perks 5K Participants Sunny Santa Suit Custom Sunnies Complimentary post-race drink Free Race Photos Chip Timing & Live Results Holiday Cheer at Every Mile Kids’ & 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 & female finishers in the 5K and age group awards in 5-year increments (8:00 AM wave only).

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