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Santa Runs Griffith Park

December 6, 2026
Los Angeles, CA 90027 US

Events

10K

Strikethrough Price: $44.40
Price: $39.10
incl. $4.10 Fee
Time: 8:30AM PST 11:00AM PST

267 spots left. Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

5K

Strikethrough Price: $39.10
Price: $33.80
incl. $3.80 Fee
Time: 8:50AM PST 11:00AM PST

653 spots left. Price increases after February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

Kids Dash

Price: $23.20
incl. $3.20 Fee
Time: 8:00AM PST 11:00AM PST

50 spots left. Registration Opens May 26, 2026 at 12:00am PDT
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We are back! Join us for our 5th Annual Santa Runs Griffith Park 5K/10K. Last year was a great success and we want to invite you to join us again, or if this is your first time with us - welcome! Trek through the beautiful & historic Griffith Park located in the heart of Los Angeles on December 6th, 2026 along with hundreds of other Santas! ​

Our 5K course is fast flat course around Griffith Park. You'll catch a glimpse of some beautiful views.

If you're looking for a challenge, try our 10K course!

What You Get!

5K & 10K
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Santa Suit
- Custom Race Bib
- Chip Timing
- Music
- Sports massage on-site courtesy of our partner Vision For Enrichment (VFE)

String bags only for the first 400 registrants in the 5K & 10K!*

Kids Run
- Custom Kids Medal
- Santa Hat

Registration Fees

5K
$30 per entry before March 1st
$35 per entry before May 1st
$40 per entry before July 1st
$45 per entry before October 1st
$49 per entry before December 5th
$54 Dec 5th - Race Day

10K
$35 per entry before March 1st
$40 per entry before May 1st
$49 per entry before October 1st
$54 per entry before December 5th
$59 Dec. 5th - Race Day


Kids Dash
$20 through race morning

All registration fees will have a processing fee added to the prices outlined above.

Awards

Top 1 M/F Overall 10K will receive a gift card courtesy of Run With Us - Pasadena

Top 1 M/F overall in the 5K will receive a gift card courtesy of Run With Us - Pasadena

Top 2 & 3 M/F in the 5K and 10K will also receive awards!

Top 3 M/F in each age group. 

Teams

- Fastest 5K Team
- Fastest 10K Team
- Largest Team (Combined Events)

**Winners must be present during the awards ceremony**

Awards will not be given out prior to the start of the awards ceremony. Awards cannot be mailed or picked up at a later date - no exceptions.

Packet Pickup

Run With Us - Pasadena
December 5th from 11am to 4pm
Address: 235 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Please bring your ID and registration confirmation email (electronic or printed)
You can pick up your friend's packets if you have a copy of their ID. You can get a discount on any purchases at Run With Us if you pick up your bib during the times stated above!

If you cannot make it to packet pickup you can still pick up race morning from 7am to 8:20am for the 10K, and up until 8:40am for the 5K at the start/finish line!

Race Day Schedule

If you cannot make it to packet pickup you can still pick up race morning from 7am to 8:20am for the 10K, and up until 8:40am for the 5K.

Late registration is still available at packet pickup and race morning through our registration page ONLY. We will NOT be accepting any cash payments.

We will be starting promptly, please plan accordingly!

Kids Dash starts at 8:00AM
10K starts at 8:30AM
5K starts at 8:50AM

Awards Ceremony starts at 10AM

Any questions? Contact us today!

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