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Holiday Fun Half Marathon

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Date
December 14, 2025
Starting Time

7:30 AM

Course

Trail-Road

Fees

$40.99+

Location

Los Angeles

Participants

100-500

Terrain

Fast & Flat

Environment

Forested, Urban

Temperature
High: 66°
/ Low: 49°
Perfect For:
Personal Bests
Fun Run
Beginner Friendly
Well Organized
Family Friendly
Walker Friendly
Stroller Friendly
Themed Run
Overview

Celebrate the holiday season with the Holiday Fun Run, happening on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Griffith Park (4800 Crystal Springs Dr), Los Angeles, CA. This festive event invites runners to choose from a 5K, 10K, 15K, or a USATF‑certified half marathon—each looped along the park’s scenic horse trails.

Highlights include:

  • Start time: All races begin at 7:30 AM, with bib pickup from 7:00–7:30 AM.
  • Course: Looped trails—5K = 1 loop, 10K = 2, 15K = 3, Half Marathon = 3 × 4.36‑mile loops (13.1 mi)—on hard‑packed dirt, shared with equestrians and pedestrians. Easy-to-follow turn‑around points marked clearly.
  • Time limit: Half marathon 3 h 15 min cutoff, with early-start option available via email request.
  • Swag & services: All finishers receive medals and goodie bags; free downloadable race-day photos; relaxed, community-focused atmosphere.
  • Pricing: Early-bird rates—5K – $26.99, 10K – $30.99, 15K – $36.99, Half – $40.99; race-day rates increase by $10–$9.
  • No refunds, no bandits; volunteer-run, with finish results posted same day.

Why You’ll Love It

  1. Relaxed holiday vibe – A low-key looped run in greenspace, perfect for a festive morning.
  2. Options for everyone – Distance range supports casual walkers to half-marathoners.
  3. Transparent, volunteer-led – No crowds, no extras—just solid route design and friendly support.
  4. Affordably fun – Medals, swag, and photo perks at a budget-friendly price.
  5. Accessible format – Looped course great for pacing, timeouts, and a communal feel.
Course Description

The course is super easy to follow.  The start/finish will be on the grass area shown in the image below and go right across the street onto the trail which is hard packed dirt (horse trail).  It will be marked with cones/signs.  Shared path with others, please stay to your right and pass carefully on the left.  The course is all on the dirt trail besides the brief street crossing.  The turn around will be off to the side of the trail.

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