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 and 10:00 AM
- Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run) – A delightful one-mile dash for children 12 and under at 11:30 AM
- Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) – A festive mile for pups and 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 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 (8:00 AM wave only).

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running