Holiday and seasonal · San Diego, CA
San Diego Santa Run is a holiday fun run in San Diego, California, with a verified date of December 12, 2026.
ConfirmedFamily friendly
- When
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Start 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM waves - Where
- Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach
912 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109 · San Diego
Directions - Entry
- $54.99 (5K)
Register - Organized by
- San Diego Running Co.
14th annual
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
December 12, 2026
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Not announced
2027 not announced
Date TBA
About the run
Two chip-timed 5K waves plus a kids mile starting on Garnet Avenue a few blocks from the sand; over 45,000 Santas have taken part.
The run
- Distances
- 5K (8 AM wave), 5K (10 AM wave), Kids 1 mile, Dog/owner 1 mile
- Occasion
- Christmas
- Season
- Winter
- Swag
- Sunny Santa Suit, sunglasses, drink ticket
- Field
- 45,000+ Santas cumulative (organizer figure)
- Benefits
- Pacific Beach Holiday Parade
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Race Roster registration official
- Go Visit San Diego guide research
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.