Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs 2026
- Date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $45.99 · goes up to $58.99 on Dec 2, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 25, 20267:00 AM | $52.99$58.99 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Dec 25, 20268:00 AM | $48.99$52.99 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 25, 20268:00 AM | $45.99$48.99 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $58.99 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $52.99 until Dec 2, then $58.99 until Dec 25.
- 10K: $48.99 until Dec 2, then $52.99 until Dec 24.
- 5K: $45.99 until Dec 2, then $48.99 until Dec 24.
Online registration closes Dec 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $52.99, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in California ($50).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Long Beach runs 2:17:38, about 10:30 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:30:30 and men in 2:10:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs?
At the 2024 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:01 or better, the top quarter in 31:21, and half the field in 37:35; the last tenth came in after 58:51.
At the 2024 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:41 or better, the top quarter in 54:22, and half the field in 1:06:26; the last tenth came in after 1:52:04.
At the 2024 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:47:53, and half the field in 2:24:10; the last tenth came in after 3:04:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:57 | 35:05 |
| 20-29 | 30:17 | 24:00 |
| 30-39 | 30:11 | 20:59 |
| 40-49 | 33:00 | 37:12 |
| 50-59 | 30:17 | 29:22 |
| 60-69 | 47:49 | 46:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 31:21, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 54:22, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 25 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 25, 2026), 2025 (Dec 25, 2025), 2024 (Dec 25, 2024)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs?
- Friday, December 25, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45.99 before processing fees, and rises to $58.99 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $52.99, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in California ($50).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 150 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:35 and the winner ran 18:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 31:21, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
🎄 Jingle All the Way 5K/10K – Christmas Day Run!
📍 5400 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
What if it Rains?
Cooler weather. Extra vibes. Free splash zone.
Rain or Shine, always.
Join us this Christmas morning for a festive, fun-filled run by the beach! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just spreading holiday cheer, this event is for everyone.
🏃♀️ Feel the magic of the season as you dash through a coastal winter wonderland! Every participant receives a holiday-themed medal, bib, and optional jingle bells to lace up and literally jingle all the way to the finish line. 🎶✨
🎅 Race Day Details
📆 December 25th
🕢 6:30 AM – 8:05 AM: Bib Pick-Up & Same-Day Registration