San Diego’s Most Festive 5K – The Best Fun Run in the US! Join us for the 12th Annual San Diego Santa Run on Saturday, December 14th! Over 30,000 Santas have participated in the event that was voted Best Fun Run by USA TODAY! Tell your friends, family and neighbors we are filling the streets of Pacific Beach with a Sea of Santas this December!
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
5K – 8:00 AM: 8:00am
5K – 10:00 AM: 10:00am
Kids 1 Mile: 11:30am
Dog 1 Mile: 12:00pm
PB Holiday Parade: 1:00pm
San Diego Santa Run • Kids 1 Mile
The Santa’s Elves 1 Mile Run (Kids 12 & under) is one of San Diego’s largest kids run! At the conclusion of the Santa Run 5K it will be the kids turn to take over Garnet Avenue. All kids participants will receive a chip timed 1 mile result as well as a finisher medal!
Kids Run FAQ
Can the parent/guardian run with their kid?
- Absolutely! If you want to accompany your child during the one mile course you are more than welcome to.
What time does the Kids 1 Mile Start?
Where does the Kids 1 Mile Start/Finish?
- The start/finish line will be located on Garnet Ave in front of the Bank of America (912 Garnet Avenue). It is the same start/finish as the Santa Run 5K
What do the Kids 1 Mile participants receive?
- Kids 1 Mile Bib, Santa Hat, Santa Run sunglasses, chip timed results and a finisher medal!
San Diego Santa Run • Dog 1 Mile
Santa’s Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) – Santa’s Little Helper wave is dedicated to your furry best friend. Dress up with your pup and take to parading down Garnet Ave! Our beloved dog wave is limited to only 125 spots and sells out quick, so be sure to register early!
Dog 1 Mile FAQ
What time does the Dog 1 Mile Start?
Where does the Dog 1 Mile Start/Finish?
- The start/finish line will be located on Garnet Ave in front of the Bank of America (912 Garnet Avenue). It is the same start/finish as the Santa Run 5K
What do the Kids 1 Mile participants receive?
- Dog 1 Mile Bib, Santa Hat, and Santa Run sunglasses.
Can I run with my dog in the 5K?
- Dogs are NOT allowed in the 5K run due safety concerns. We love running with our dogs though which is why we created the Dog 1 Mile!Previous
