Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash
Winter Runderland brings holiday cheer to Long Beach with a coastal 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
Race Date
Dec 13, 2026
Location
Long Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 200 Yards
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 55
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Winter Runderland transforms the Long Beach coastline into a festive holiday celebration, blending the spirit of the season with California's sunny shores. Runners can clip jingle bells to their shoes and jingle-jangle along the ocean breeze, creating a unique "Cali twist" on a winter tradition.
The event offers a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, all on a USATF-certified course promising accurate timing. With typical race-day temperatures in the comfortable 40s to 60s, the flat, paved course is ideal for setting personal bests. The event typically sees around 55 finishers, drawing participants from approximately nine states.
The finish line festival features a DJ spinning holiday remixes, and every participant receives a custom holiday finisher medal. While the event is relatively new, with only one edition recorded, it aims to capture the joy of the holidays with a distinctively warm-weather flair.
Race-provided description
🎄✨ 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 📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Easy Parking) 📅 Sunday, December 13, 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: 8:00 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 ☀️ 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.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~55 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 9 states
winner 1:31:09
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 55 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
55
Median time
2:02:44
Latest turnout
55
States
9
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash?
The Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash is held on Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash take place?
It takes place in Long Beach, California.
What distances does the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 200 Yards.
Is the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash course flat and good for a PR?
The Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash?
HalfRuns has finish records for 55 runners who have completed the Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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