Run for a Claus presented by Optima Tax Relief

About the race

The OC Marathon Presents the 13th Annual Run For a Claus 5K and Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk benefiting various charity partners as well as our own Kids Run the OC Foundation. All runners will receive a commemorative 2026 giveaway, Santa Hat, a finisher's medal and free race photos. With cookies, costumes, holiday music and decorations, this will be fun for the whole family. When you Run for a Claus, you can Run for a Cause!

Race information supplied by the organizer through RunSignUp.

Events & distances

• 5K

  5K · $45

  Saturday, December 19, 2026
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• 1 Mile

  1 Miles · $45

  Saturday, December 19, 2026
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• Virtual 5K

  3.1 Miles · Virtual · $45

  Saturday, December 19, 2026
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• Virtual 1 Mile

  1 Miles · Virtual · $45

  Saturday, December 19, 2026
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