4th Annual Santa Runs Griffith Park

About this event

Sports & Fitness • Running We are back! Join us for our 4th Annual Santa Runs Griffith Park 5K/10K. Last year was a great success and we want to invite you to join us again, or if this is your first time with us - welcome! Trek through the beautiful & historic Griffith Park located in the heart of Los Angeles on December 7th, 2025 along with hundreds of other Santas! Our 5K course is fast flat course around Griffith Park. You'll catch a glimpse of some beautiful views. Our 10K course is flat, but a bit hilly if you're looking for a challenge! You'll be climbing the Skyline trail.

Race Day Schedule

Kids Dash starts at 8:00AM 10K starts at 8:30AM 5K starts at 8:50AM Awards Ceremony starts at 10AM

Packet Pickup

Run With Us - Pasadena December 6th from 11am to 4pm Address: 235 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Please bring your ID and registration confirmation email (electronic or printed) You can pick up your friend's packets if you have a copy of their ID. You can get a discount on any purchases at Run With Us if you pick up your bib during the times stated above! If you cannot make it to packet pickup you can still pick up race morning from 7am to 8:20am for the 10K, and up until 8:40am for the 5K at the start/finish line! Late registration is still available at packet pickup and race morning through our registration page ONLY. We will not be accepting any cash payments payments unless it's exact change. We will be starting promptly, please plan accordingly!

What You Get

5K & 10K - Custom Finisher Medal - Santa Suit - Custom Race Bib - Chip Timing - Music - Sports massage on-site courtesy of our partner Vision For Enrichment (VFE) **String bags only for the first 400 registrants in the 5K & 10K!** Kids Run - Custom Kids Medal - Santa Hat

Awards

Top 1 M/F Overall 10K will receive a pair of running shoes courtesy of Run With Us - Pasadena Top 2nd and 3rd for the 10K will receive a goodie bag courtesy of Run With Us - Pasadena Top 3 M/F overall in the 5K Top 3 M/F in each age group Fastest 5K Team Fastest 10K Team Largest Team (Combined Events)

FAQ

Are dogs allowed on this run? Absolutely no dogs are allowed on this run due to liability reasons with our insurance, sorry! Are strollers allowed on this run? Yes! (5k only) If you plan to run with a stroller please make sure to line up at the back of the starting line. Absolutely no strollers may start at the front, this is for your safety! Is there a time limit for this event? There's a cutoff of 1 hour and 45 minutes for the 5K, and 2 hours flat for the 10K Can my shirt/medal be mailed to me? Unfortunately, we will not be mailing out any items. All items must be picked up on-site at packet pickup or race morning. This applies to race items and awards. If you cannot make it to the event, you can have a friend grab your items for you as long as they have a copy of your ID. Can I request a refund? Unfortunately, we do not offer any refunds or deferrals.