Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $64.99 on Dec 7, 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 13, 20267:00 AM | $58.99$64.99 after Dec 7, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $46.99$48.99 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $42.99$46.99 after Nov 8, 2026 | – |
| Kids 200 Yard Dash | Kids | Dec 13, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
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 $64.99 on Dec 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $58.99 until Dec 7, then $64.99 until Dec 13.
- 10K: $46.99 until Nov 8, then $48.99 until Dec 7, then $49.99 until Dec 13.
- 5K: $42.99 until Nov 8, then $46.99 until Dec 7, then $48.99 until Dec 13.
- Kids 200 Yard Dash: $15 until Dec 13.
Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $58.99, entry is about 18 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
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 6:48 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
5000 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
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash?
At the 2024 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:08 or better, the top quarter in 31:41, and half the field in 35:11; the last tenth came in after 56:37.
At the 2024 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:18 or better, the top quarter in 1:48:59, and half the field in 2:02:44; the last tenth came in after 2:33:27.
At the 2024 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:49 or better, the top quarter in 55:49, and half the field in 1:01:57; the last tenth came in after 1:20:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 28:45 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:14 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 38:15 | n/a |
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?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 31:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 1:48:59, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 7 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 13 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Winter Runderland 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon. Kids Dash?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $64.99 on Dec 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $58.99, entry is about 18 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 58 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 35:11 and the winner ran 22:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 31:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803.
From the organizers
🎄✨ Winter Runderland — The Most Wonderful Run of the Year!
Clip on those bells, grab your crew, and make Long Beach your very own North Pole with sand. Jingle all the way, CaliFlow-style!
🎅❄️ Winter Runderland 5K • 10K • Half Marathon • Kids Dash
📍 5000 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803 (Easy Parking)
📅 Sunday, December 13, 2026
✨ Where jingle bells meet running shoes and holiday cheer hits full speed! ( We provide the Jingle Bells, you provide the running shoes)
Race Day Registration Available
🕕 Bib Pick-Up & Start Times
📦 Bib Pick-Up: 6:00 AM to 7:35 AM (@ Race Ready Athletics Tent)
🏁 Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM