13Dec
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 07:00
- Entry fee
- $38.50
Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Santa Monica,
California,
United States
35 days left
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Date
13 Dec, 2026
Races
3 distances
Entry fee
$24.50 – $38.50
Runner rating
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Website
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Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
About the event
Happy Holidays! It's time to jingle along from the start to the finish line!
Race Details
Start Location: Tongva Park, Santa Monica
Parking: There is limited street parking on Ocean Ave. There are several public lots in short walking distance, the closest is the Civic Center Parking Lot. The E Line has a station nearby as well.
Event Schedule
Sunday
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at Tongva Park
6:55am – Cross street to the starting arch at Palisades Park
7:00am – Half Marathon & 10k start
7:30am – 5k start
7:35am – Registration & start line close
10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half and 10k)
Out and Back Courses
5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps)
Half: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half – 5m route and 5k route
More about the Course
The path is an open course, so you will encounter others using it. When we start the race, please stay on the paved side of the pat
On-Course Support: A fully stocked water station is located at the Belmont Pier. The finish line will also have an aid station stocked with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. We have a first aid kit at each station and all High Tides Crew Members have received CPR training. The turns are clearly marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and a flag
Final Details
Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
Gear Check: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
Medals: All finishers earn a medal. 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance
Results & Photos: A link for race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!
Join Us Again: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Orange County, and San Diego. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule
Have Another Question? Check our FAQ page, it's probably answered there!
Races offered
13Dec
10K
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $28.50
13Dec
5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 07:30
- Entry fee
- $24.50
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Santa Monica.
Temperature8.5° / 19.8°
Feels like6.0° / 18.0°
Sunshine hours8h 2m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind5.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity65.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:51
Sunset17:47
About Santa Monica
Learn more about the host city, Santa Monica.
Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. As of the 2020 census, Santa Monica had a population of 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Game Show Network, Starz Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios, Illumination, Snap Inc., and The Recording Academy.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Luis Perez | — |
| 🥈 | Rafael Rivera | — |
| 🥉 | Ann Thrupp | — |
| 4 | Manuel Juarez | — |
| 5 | Robert Hunziker | — |
| 6 | Morno Chhean | — |
| 7 | Luis Ortiz | — |
| 8 | Gabriel Cobarruvias | — |
| 9 | Alix Severyns | — |
| 10 | Francisco Sanchez | — |
| 11 | Adan Luna | — |
| 12 | Ana Juarez | — |
| 13 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 14 | Corinne Fernandez | — |
| 15 | Luz Desosa | — |
| 16 | Krystle Suetani | — |
| 17 | Libby Olivares | — |
| 18 | Jude Nakamura | — |
| 19 | Emily Barrera | — |
| 20 | Gil Tafoya | — |
| 21 | Brendan Daly | — |
| 22 | Amanda Lynch | — |
| 23 | Mayra Chavez | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Luke Creger | — |
| 🥈 | Jonathan Amistoso | — |
| 🥉 | Mika Akremi | — |
| 4 | Bailey Kong | — |
| 5 | Victor Ortiz | — |
| 6 | Axel Soriano | — |
| 7 | William Portocarrero | — |
| 8 | Vitalii Veidash | — |
| 9 | Cole Williams | — |
| 10 | Brendan Bell | — |
| 11 | Eduardo Ortiz | — |
| 12 | Ernest James Rankin | — |
| 13 | Ricardo Casillas | — |
| 14 | brielle nguyen | — |
| 15 | Daniil Domozhirov | — |
| 16 | Jimmy Velez | — |
| 17 | Raul Vazquez | — |
| 18 | Alexis Vargas | — |
| 19 | Jose Saldana | — |
| 20 | Harold Avelino | — |
| 21 | Benjamin Barretto | — |
| 22 | Jo Barnsley | — |
| 23 | Luis Ruballos | — |
| 24 | Matthew Bashaw | — |
| 25 | Abigail Quechol | — |
| 26 | Delaney Ball | — |
| 27 | Hannah Slaught | — |
| 28 | Vladimir Reshet | — |
| 29 | Daniel Lee | — |
| 30 | Dmitrii Mazunin | — |
| 31 | Amanda Bashaw | — |
| 32 | Joel Lumada | — |
| 33 | Christine O’Connor | — |
| 34 | Irma Vejar | — |
| 35 | Brian Kinahan | — |
| 36 | Kayle Reulein | — |
| 37 | Maria G Sugaton | — |
| 38 | Johnathan Schuesler | — |
| 39 | Alyssa Leifer | — |
| 40 | Arcelia Mendoza | — |
| 41 | Katy Shaffer | — |
| 42 | Roman Meboniya | — |
| 43 | omar Urrea | — |
| 44 | Annie Sullivan | — |
| 45 | Sara Crossman | — |
| 46 | Joan Jáuregui | — |
| 47 | Paulette Gutierrez | — |
| 48 | Rebeca Cuatro | — |
| 49 | Galina Domozhirova | — |
| 50 | Shelby Schuesler | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Andrea Bruce | — |
| 🥈 | Jacob Lohrbach | — |
| 🥉 | Pierre Cadena | — |
| 4 | Dahlyn Lopez | — |
| 5 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 6 | Erwin Gee | — |
| 7 | Molly Holloway | — |
| 8 | Shalini Nair | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Bryan Ramirez | — |
| 🥈 | Janani Vimal | — |
| 🥉 | Menagka Laxmanan | — |
| 4 | Naibe Rosas | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Andrew Verdin | — |
| 🥈 | Louis Ascencio | — |
| 🥉 | Felipe Perez | — |
| 4 | Victor Hugo | — |
| 5 | Eliobardo Dueñez | — |
| 6 | Carlos Barry | — |
| 7 | Oscar Montano | — |
| 8 | Adrian Araiza | — |
| 9 | Yvette Villa-Barry | — |
| 10 | Pouria Seyed Shakeri | — |
| 11 | Maddison Grayson | — |
| 12 | David Grayson | — |
| 13 | Peter Suon | — |
| 14 | Jillian Reulein | — |
| 15 | Jacob Montes | — |
| 16 | Dimitrios Keramydas | — |
| 17 | Cathy Johnsen | — |
| 18 | Brigette Montgomery Wallman | — |
| 19 | Nazario Soto | — |
| 20 | Vince Verdin | — |
| 21 | Denise Waterford | — |
| 22 | jolly sugaton | — |
| 23 | Gina Olson | — |
| 24 | Paul Heran | — |
| 25 | Cynthia Carranza | — |
| 26 | Leanne Amistoso | — |
| 27 | Ashley Frisch | — |
| 28 | Jerome Wiley | — |
| 29 | Josef Perez | — |
| 30 | Tatum Wurzbach | — |
| 31 | Sidney Lang | — |
| 32 | Lauren Montgomery Wallman | — |
| 33 | L. Dilliner | — |
| 34 | OLGA ARIZMENDI | — |
| 35 | CESAR PEREZ | — |
| 36 | Kayla Dilliner | — |
| 37 | Dennis Dilliner | — |
| 38 | Quan Quan Nguyen | — |
| 39 | Neo Do | — |
| 40 | Madison Hite | — |
| 41 | Marvin Soto | — |
| 42 | Lynda Heran | — |
| 43 | Diego Navarro | — |
| 44 | Johanna Lopez | — |
| 45 | Anonymous Anonymous | — |
| 46 | Edelmira Magallanes | — |
| 47 | Graciela Garcia | — |
| 48 | Michele Pleasant | — |
| 49 | Ernesto Navarro | — |
| 50 | Elizabeth Araiza | — |
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