Endless Summer – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🌊 Overview

Step into a realm of coastal tranquility and exhilaration with High Tide Runs – where the pounding waves harmonize with the rhythmic beat of your heart. As a devoted runner, you understand the thrill of the race, the joy of crossing the finish line, and the escape that running brings. Imagine all of this against the backdrop of the endless ocean horizon.

At High Tide Runs, we're not just an event – we're a movement, a community of runners bound by the love of the run and the serenity of the sea. Whether you're a seasoned speedster chasing personal records or a mom with a stroller seeking a family-friendly outing, our races are tailored for you.

Why settle for the norm when you can have an extraordinary experience at a fraction of the cost? We're not about the glitz and glamour of extravagant events: we're about substance and connection. Our mission is to make running accessible to everyone, to celebrate the journey rather than the spectacle.

🎉 Registration Offer

• Discount: Sign up for 3 events at the same time, and get a 15% discount on the total
• Exclusive Offer: Elevate your experience with High Tide Runs by diving into our exclusive offers.
• Shirt Reward: Complete 10 or more events within a single year, and an exceptional, limited-edition HTR shirt will be yours.
• Additional Reward: Conquer 15 or more events in a year, and your entry to another event becomes a gift from us to you.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Who's Invited: Everyone! Runners and walkers are welcome.
• Course Time Limit: Our designated course completion time has been set at 3 hours and 20 minutes. The finish line closes at 10:20 AM.
• Early Start: An early start time of 6:30 AM is available, offering participants an extra 30 mins. Early starters will not be eligible for awards.
• Course Type: We embrace an open-course philosophy, inviting a vibrant tapestry of fellow runners, walkers, and enthusiasts to share the day's experience.

📏 About the Courses

• Certification: Our Santa Monica Course is USTAF-certified and marked. You never have to worry about street closures, getting lost, or not finding your way back.
• Course Layout: The 5k & 10k will all run the same course. The turnaround is located at mile 1.55 marked with a runner turn sign, a large orange flag, and chalk.
• Half Marathon: The Half Marathon Runners will run 3 out and back laps: 2.19 out and back equals 4.36 laps x’s 3 equal 13.1 miles.
• Strava Links: 5K & 10K Course | Half Marathon Course

📷 Photos and Results

• Race Photos: Capture the moment forever with our gift of free downloadable race photos.
• Race Results: Fear not. Race results will be meticulously tabulated and promptly posted on our website, a mere 12 hours after the race concludes.
• Refunds and Deferrals: Unfortunately, refunds are not provided. However, transfers to another High Tide Runs event are allowed upon request.
• Bib Pick Up: Claim your bib with eager anticipation, beginning at 6:30 am at the High Tides tents.

🕗 Start Times

• Half Marathon: 7:00 am sharp.
• 5k and 10k: 7:30 am.
• Start Line Location: Find your launchpad at 2030 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA US 90405. Google Maps Link
• Parking Guidance: As you prepare to join us, here’s some parking guidance to ensure your journey starts off seamlessly.

🅿️ Parking Information

• Understanding Santa Monica Parking: If you choose to park along the street, exercise caution and give the signs your full attention.
• Prime Parking Zone: We recommend utilizing the paid parking lot located conveniently close to the start line.
• Parking Rates: Rates range between $10 to $12, depending on the time of year.
• Parking Link: Parking Directions

📅 Event Date and Location

The Endless Summer – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will take place on August 9, 2025, at 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA. For more details, visit this link.