14th Annual Santa To The Sea
Sunday, December 12th 2021
Location: Historic Santa Claus in Oxnard, Ca. is the Start Point. Finish Line is at the Marine Emporium Landing in the Channel Islands
Time: 7:30a.m. 9:15am
Crowds congregate early to visit vendors and get in position to cheer the runners, beginning with the 5K and 1K finishers, followed by the half marathoners from around 9:00 am to noon.
Mission: Malaya, Liam, Seven & Santa need your help in raising the funds to keep the scholarships and toys flowing to the local underserved communities of Oxnard, Ca.
What started in 2003 as a toy drive to celebrate the relocation of the world’s largest Santa Claus from Carpinteria to Oxnard has grown into a robust running event, toy drive, community fundraiser, and holiday season celebration. It’s more than just a Half Marathon, it’s a friends and family event!
Opportunities for the whole family include: Half Marathon, 2-person Half Marathon Relay, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids Fun Run, Diaper Dash, Costume Contest, Charity Challenge, Neighborhood Challenge, Finish Line Festival & Holiday Marketplace, Toy Drive (3,000+ toys collected in 2019) and a Scholarship Program where 80+ scholarships is our goal to be awarded every year!
This flat and fast USATF certified course (CA12055RS). Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is great for veteran runners, as well as first-timers. For many, this race has become one of their favorites. Along the course, you will be encouraged and supported by local spectators, volunteers, and cheer-squads. You’ll be motivated musically by the many bands we have lined up along the course.
This point to point course starts at the historic Santa Claus, off the 101 freeway, runs through Oxnard’s famous strawberry fields, then through downtown Oxnard and beautiful Plaza Park. Next will be historic Candy Cane Lane, where the homes are decorated for the holidays. Finally, you’re off to the Pacific Ocean, the beach, and finishing at the Marine Emporium Landing in the Channel Islands Harbor.
Our supervised, non-competitive 1K Kid’s Fun Run starts near the Santa to the Sea finish line, in the EXPO area. The 1K Kids Run is recommended for children 3 and up.
With volunteers cheering along the way, the children will follow a paved route, ending with a final sprint through the official finisher’s chute, and under the Santa to the Sea arch. Parents may run with younger children or cheer along the course.
Please arrive early to check in, as parking is limited. Pick up your child’s bib and shirt during packet pick up or on event morning at the registration table. After finishing, the kids will receive their Santa to the Sea Finisher’s Medal!
Santa’s Village Kids Zone! 8am- 1pm - Sunday
Santa’s Village is open to all children who are enjoying the Santa to the Sea event. Kids can participate in holiday crafts, games, and activities. CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES. For More Details Visit: www.santatothesea.com