The Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run

About the Event

The Jingle Bell Run – A Holiday Race by the Beach!
📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 December 20, 2026
🏃 5K | 10K | Half Marathon| Kids Dash|

Get ready to dash into the holiday season with the Jingle Bell Dash! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Granada Beach- Long Beach, this festive race brings holiday cheer, coastal vibes, and plenty of jingle bells to go around! Whether you're here to race, celebrate, or just enjoy the holiday magic, this event is guaranteed to fill your spirit with joy!

🎄 What’s Included?
✅ Festive Finisher Medal – A custom-designed holiday medal for all participants!
✅ Chip-Timed Event – Accurate timing for all runners.
✅ Age Division Awards – Celebrate your race-day victory!
✅ Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards – For each race distance.

✅ Free Downloadable Race Photos

✅ Finish Line Festival with DJ

✅ Pictures with Santa Clause

🎅 More Than Just a Race – Holiday Fun for All!

🎭 Costume Contest – Show Off Your Holiday Spirit!
Dress up as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or even the Grinch! The most creative and festive costumes will win special prizes!

🔔 Jingle Bell Dash Challenge!
Every runner will receive jingle bells for their shoes! The challenge? Be the jolliest runner on the course! The runner who jingles the loudest wins a prize!

📸 Santa’s Photo Booth & Holiday Fun Zone!
Snap a picture with Santa, enjoy festive treats, and soak in the holiday magic at our post-race Holiday Fun Zone!

🎶 Live DJ Playing Holiday Jams!
Stay after the race for a coastal holiday party with music, games, and fun for the whole family!

🎟 Same Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Registration/Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM –
🏁 Half Marathon Start 7:00 AM
🏃‍♂️ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM

🚨 Important: No late starts. Arrive early to ensure you’re ready to run!

🚗 Parking Information
✅ Street Parking is FREE - Beach Lot os $2.00 per hour

🎅 Weather & Safety
❄️ Rain or Shine Event!
☀️ Expect cool coastal breezes – perfect for a winter run!
🌀 In case of extreme weather (Santa getting stuck in the sandstorm, a gingerbread house collapse, or a rogue reindeer invasion), updates will be sent via email & social media.

🎁 Spread the Cheer!
📲 Tag us with #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!
🎟 Tune in on Fridays for #FreeEntryFriday—answer fun questions to win a free race entry!

Don’t miss out on the most festive beachside run of the season! Sign up today and jingle all the way to the finish line! 🎅🏃‍♀️🎄

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$45.99

10K

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$42.99

5K

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$38.99

1 Miler

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miler

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$25.99

Kids 400 Yard Dash

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 200 Yards

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Long Beach.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.3° / 18.6°

wb_sunny 7.2° / 16.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.4 /

water_drop 72.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.3° / 18.6°

wb_sunny 7.2° / 16.4°

air 6.4 km/h

water_drop 72.5%

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Huntington Beach is in Orange County in Southern California. Once known as Pacific City, it started as the southern terminus of the Golden West railroad line.

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About the Event

The Jingle Bell Run – A Holiday Race by the Beach!📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803📅 December 20, 2026🏃 5K | 10K | Half Marathon| Kids Dash|

🎄 What’s Included?✅ Festive Finisher Medal – A custom-designed holiday medal for all participants!✅ Chip-Timed Event – Accurate timing for all runners.✅ Age Division Awards – Celebrate your race-day victory!✅ Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards – For each race distance.

✅ Free Downloadable Race Photos

✅ Finish Line Festival with DJ

✅ Pictures with Santa Clause

🎅 More Than Just a Race – Holiday Fun for All!

🎭 Costume Contest – Show Off Your Holiday Spirit!Dress up as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or even the Grinch! The most creative and festive costumes will win special prizes!

🔔 Jingle Bell Dash Challenge!Every runner will receive jingle bells for their shoes! The challenge? Be the jolliest runner on the course! The runner who jingles the loudest wins a prize!

📸 Santa’s Photo Booth & Holiday Fun Zone!Snap a picture with Santa, enjoy festive treats, and soak in the holiday magic at our post-race Holiday Fun Zone!

🎶 Live DJ Playing Holiday Jams!Stay after the race for a coastal holiday party with music, games, and fun for the whole family!

🎟 Same Day Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Registration/Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM – 🏁 Half Marathon Start 7:00 AM🏃‍♂️ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM

🚨 Important: No late starts. Arrive early to ensure you’re ready to run!

🚗 Parking Information✅ Street Parking is FREE - Beach Lot os $2.00 per hour

🎅 Weather & Safety❄️ Rain or Shine Event!☀️ Expect cool coastal breezes – perfect for a winter run!🌀 In case of extreme weather (Santa getting stuck in the sandstorm, a gingerbread house collapse, or a rogue reindeer invasion), updates will be sent via email & social media.

🎁 Spread the Cheer!📲 Tag us with #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!🎟 Tune in on Fridays for #FreeEntryFriday—answer fun questions to win a free race entry!

Don’t miss out on the most festive beachside run of the season! Sign up today and jingle all the way to the finish line! 🎅🏃‍♀️🎄

Races Offered

Half Marathon

10K

5K

1 Miler

Kids 400 Yard Dash

Weather Overview

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The Jingle Bell Run – A Holiday Race by the Beach!
📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
📅 December 20, 2026
🏃 5K | 10K | Half Marathon| Kids Dash|

🎄 What’s Included?
✅ Festive Finisher Medal – A custom-designed holiday medal for all participants!
✅ Chip-Timed Event – Accurate timing for all runners.
✅ Age Division Awards – Celebrate your race-day victory!
✅ Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards – For each race distance.

🎭 Costume Contest – Show Off Your Holiday Spirit!
Dress up as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or even the Grinch! The most creative and festive costumes will win special prizes!

🔔 Jingle Bell Dash Challenge!
Every runner will receive jingle bells for their shoes! The challenge? Be the jolliest runner on the course! The runner who jingles the loudest wins a prize!

📸 Santa’s Photo Booth & Holiday Fun Zone!
Snap a picture with Santa, enjoy festive treats, and soak in the holiday magic at our post-race Holiday Fun Zone!

🎶 Live DJ Playing Holiday Jams!
Stay after the race for a coastal holiday party with music, games, and fun for the whole family!

Registration/Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM –
🏁 Half Marathon Start 7:00 AM
🏃‍♂️ 5K & 10K Start: 8:30 AM

🚗 Parking Information
✅ Street Parking is FREE - Beach Lot os $2.00 per hour

🎅 Weather & Safety
❄️ Rain or Shine Event!
☀️ Expect cool coastal breezes – perfect for a winter run!
🌀 In case of extreme weather (Santa getting stuck in the sandstorm, a gingerbread house collapse, or a rogue reindeer invasion), updates will be sent via email & social media.

🎁 Spread the Cheer!
📲 Tag us with #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured!
🎟 Tune in on Fridays for #FreeEntryFriday—answer fun questions to win a free race entry!