May the 4th Be With You Run – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🌌 Event Overview

Join us for an out of this world tribute to the most iconic space film in the world! At our May the 4th Be With You tribute run, the force will undoubtedly be with us as we bravely embark on this challenge of endurance!

📍 Race Details

• Start Location: 2000 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA US 90405
• 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 pre-arranged in advance for half marathoners, email your request to events@:hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

🏃‍♂️ Course Information

• 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

This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.

🛑 Safety & Support

Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is a must and all runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path. The course never goes off the beach path.

• On-course support: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way.
• Turn markings: Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.

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