About the Jingle Bell Dash Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon & Santa Paws Doggie Run
The course runs along the beach at Granada Beach, so you get ocean views for most of the route. It is flat coastal pavement, open to the wind off the water. The race has a holiday costume theme baked in, jingle bells on shoes included, and the finish area has a DJ, a photo booth, and pictures with Santa.
Registration and bib pickup happen the morning of the race, so you can arrive, sort yourself out, and get to the start without a separate trip the day before. Street parking nearby is free, and there is a paid beach lot if that fills up. Post-race the finish area stays lively for a while.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/19/2026 08:30$39
6.2 Miles12/19/2026 08:30$43
13.1 Miles12/19/2026 07:00$46
200 Yards12/19/2026 09:30$20
1 Miler12/19/2026 09:00$26
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