Ring Out the Old – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ CHOOSE YOUR MEDAL RUN

Join us for the exhilarating "Ring out the Old" race, featuring a range of distances to suit every runner's preference. Runners have a chance to earn a unique "old" medal from High Tides Runs or our esteemed parent company, Mercury Runs. Our coveted High Tides Runs are available here!

📍 Details

• Start Location: 2000 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA US 90405 – Google Maps
• Parking: We recommend the paid parking lot near the start line. Parking ranges from $10 to $15 depending on the time of the year. If you arrive before the attendant is on duty, you can pay at the machine near the lot entrance. If you park on the street, please read all signs carefully.

⏰ Event Schedule

• 6:20am: Bib pick-up opens at the start
• 7:00am: Half marathon start
• 7:30am: 5k & 10k start
• 10:20am: Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half)

Early start of 6:30am may be arranged in advance for half marathoners, email your request to events@hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

🏖️ Out and Back Course

• 5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) – route here
• Half Marathon: A 4.37-mile route is used for the half. Runners do three laps – route here
• Course Information: This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.
• Safety Note: Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you.

🚰 On-course support

Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way. Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.

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