Saturday, December 12, 2026
Semper Fitmas® Santa & Elf Run
Ho Ho Ho! Join us for a joyful neighborhood fun run to celebrate the Holidays! Sign up for our 2-mile Santa Run and receive a Santa suit to wear during your run. All 1-mile Elf Run participants receive an elf hat!
WHO
Open to authorized base patrons only.
ENTRY FEES does not include additional processing fees
2-Mile Santa Run (ages 9+)
$15 - Active Duty
$35 - MIL Dependents/MIL Retirees
$45 – Authorized Base Patrons
$20 - 1-Mile Elf Run (ages 6-12)
Day of registration is +$5 for all participants
SCHEDULE
9:00am – Check-In and Venue Opens
9:45am – Elf Run Start
10:15am – Santa Run Start
11:30am – Venue Closes
REGISTRATION
Online registration opens October 13 at 9am.
Online registration closes December 10 at 9am.
Day-of registration accepted (+$5)
GOODY BAG
All participants will receive a "Grab 'n Go" goody bag at the finish line filled with sponsor and Semper Fit giveaway items, as well as hydration, nutrition, and a candy cane.
DIRECTIONS
Main Gate entrance
I-5 Northbound
Take the Camp Pendleton exit
I-5 Southbound
Take the Vandegrift/Harbor Drive exit and turn left
Enter the main gate and continue on Vandergrift for 1.5 miles.
Turn left at Ash Road/Stuart Mesa Road.
Stay on Stuart Mesa Road for 3 miles then turn left at Donald Cook Road.
- 9+ age limit for 2-mile Santa Run.
- 6-12 age limit for 1-mile Elf Run.
- No headphones/ear buds.
- Event is held rain or shine (unless deemed unsafe).
- Pendleton Races has the right to modify the course if necessary for safety or training exercises.
- This is a non-timed event with no awards – run for fun!
- Strollers encouraged! (decorations optional)
- For safety reasons, please adhere to the youth age limits.
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Online registration opens October 13 at 9am.