About the Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash
The course runs along Ocean Boulevard by the beach in Long Beach, an out-and-back on a coastal road. The half marathon adds extra loops on the same stretch. It is a flat, open route with the ocean beside you, and runners show up in holiday costumes, some with jingle bells laced onto their shoes.
Bib pickup opens early on race morning, so there is no need to come the day before. Parking in the lot is free. There are finish-line treats after you cross, and a holiday costume contest runs alongside the racing.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/25/2026 08:00$46
6.2 Miles12/25/2026 08:00$49
13.1 Miles12/25/2026 07:00$53
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