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Santa Runs Griffith Park

📅 December 6, 2026📍 Los Angeles · United States

Available distances

6.2 mi3.1 mi0.6 mi

About

Santa Runs Griffith Park is held in Los Angeles, California, on December 6, 2026, with three formats: a Kids Dash of 1K at 8:00 AM, a 10K at 8:30 AM and a 5K at 8:50 AM. The 5K is the fast option and the 10K the more demanding one, both run on the flat, quick and scenic paths of Griffith Park. Expect plenty of company in Christmas costume, with the park's natural landscape as the backdrop.

Flat and fast is exactly what you want for a personal best, so if you are chasing a 5K or 10K time, this is a course that will cooperate. Sharpen with two quality sessions a week in the month beforehand, something like 6 x 800 meters at goal pace, and take an easy week before race day. If you would rather treat it as a group run in costume, the early start still leaves the rest of your Sunday free.

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