The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department and PLAY, Inc. invites you to join in on the holiday fun at our first Grinchmas Fun Run. Run, jog, walk, or stroll, this festive, family-friendly event is designed for all ages and abilities. Come dressed in your holiday best, enjoy the cheer along the course, and make lasting memories filled with holiday spirit.

Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome!

Event details and schedule

Event Details:

• Event check in is starts at 7:30 am.
• Baby Crawl begins at 8:30am. 
• Grinchmas 5K begins at 9:00 am.
• Kids 1-Mile Fun Run begins at 10:15 am.
• Are strollers welcome? Yes. We strive to make this event as family friendly as possible. Please be courteous to other runners by moving toward the back of the group at the starting line. **Registration fee for children that are riding in a stroller are free with a paid adult fee. ** You DO NOT have to register the child in the stroller **
• Are dogs welcome? We realize dogs are very much a part of many people’s families, and they are welcome in this race. Please be courteous to other runners by ensuring your dog is on a leash.