Winter Whirl – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🌟 Welcome to the Winter Wonderland

Welcome to the Winter Wonderland of Santa Monica, California! Where the sun still shines and the precipitation is the spray of ocean water.

📍 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.
• Attendant Hours: If you arrive before the attendant is on duty, you can pay at the machine near the lot entrance.
• Street Parking: 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 pre-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 Layout: This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.
• Course Safety: Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you.

💧 On-course Support

• Water Stations: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way.
• Course Markings: Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.
• Safety Note: All runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course never goes off the beach path.

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