2015 was the first year that I ran this long-standing annual race (38th year). The race was a blast from start to finish. 80% of the runners were dressed up in some kind of Christmas-oriented costume. The course starts along Santa Monica Beach and this year the sun was shinning and the clouds we're absent. The post-race festivities we're a fun deal, especially if you have kids. I will absolutely run this race again next year.