• Long Beach, CA

Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash

  • Distance(s): 10K, 5K, Half Marathon
    • Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-12-12 in Long Beach, CA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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    Race data last checked: 2026-01-28

    Race Overview:

    🎄✨ Winter Runderland — The Most Wonderful Run of the Year!
    Clip on those bells, grab your crew, and make Long Beach your very own North Pole with sand. Jingle all the way, CaliFlow-style!

     

    🎅❄️ Winter Runderland 5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Kids Dash
    📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Easy Parking)
    📅 Sunday, December 12, 2026
    ✨ Where jingle bells meet running shoes and holiday cheer hits full speed! ( We provide the Jingle Bells, you provide the running shoes)

    Race Day Registration Available

     
    🕕 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times

    📦 Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM (@ Race Ready Athletics Tent)
    🏁 Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
    🏁 5K & 10K Start: 7:30 AM
    ⚠️ No late starts — Santa waits for no one (he’s on a global schedule).

     

     
    🎄 About the Event
    Welcome to Winter Runderland, where snowflakes meet shoreline vibes and everyone on the “nice list” gets a medal!

    Clip jingle bells to your shoes and jingle-jangle down the coast like you’re leading Santa’s warm-weather reindeer squad. It’s a holiday tradition with a Cali twist — ocean breeze, twinkle lights, and the sound of bells in rhythm with your stride.

     
    🎁 What You’ll Get
    🏅 Custom Holiday Finisher Medal (looks good under a tree or on Insta)
    ⏱️ USATF-Certified Course + Professional Chip Timing
    🎶 DJ spinning holiday remixes at the Finish Line Festival
    📸 Epic Photo Ops every few steps — elves not included (but encouraged)
    📷 Free Race Day Photos for your memories and memes
    🥇 Age-Group & Overall Awards — show off your “run-deer” speed
    🍪 Finish-Line Snacks + Hot Cocoa + Candy Canes
    💧 Water & Electrolyte Stations every 2 miles
    🎭 Festive Costume Contest!
     – Most Festive Outfit 🧣
     – Best Group / Family Theme 🎁
     – Most “Extra” Holiday Spirit 💃

    🎅 Special Guest: Santa Claus!
    He’s trading the chimney for the coastline — wave, snap a selfie, or tell him what PR you want for Christmas!

     
    🅿️ Parking & Event Info
    🚗 Free street parking
    💵 Beach lot $2/hr (Passport app or machine)
    🚻 Restrooms near the start
    👶 Stroller & walker-friendly
    🏁 Fully marked, flat, fast course with sleigh-worthy views

    💫 Know the Difference

    Other event companies may operate in the same areas, but the CaliFlow Runs experience is one of a kind.

    If you’ve found our races and love our vibe — the community, the energy, the photos, the finish line fun — make sure you’re signing up for the real thing.

    Before registering, always look for the CaliFlow Runs name or logo so you know you’re joining our event — where every race is built with heart, inclusivity, and good vibes only. 💙✨

     
    ☀️ Weather & Safety
    This event is RAIN or SHINE — because elves don’t cancel.
    (Only postponed for tidal waves or zombie reindeer 🧟🦌 — we’ll email you if that happens.)

     
    💫 Join the Holiday Movement
    Post your sparkle and tag @CaliFlowRuns + #WinterRunderland #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!
    Don’t miss #FreeEntryFriday — Santa isn’t the only one giving presents this season.

     

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