Happy Holidays! It's time to jingle along from the start to the finish line!
Start Location: Tongva Park, Santa Monica
Parking: There is limited street parking on Ocean Ave. There are several public lots in short walking distance, the closest is the Civic Center Parking Lot. The E Line has a station nearby as well.
Sunday
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at Tongva Park
6:55am – Cross street to the starting arch at Palisades Park
7:00am – Half Marathon & 10k start
7:30am – 5k start
7:35am – Registration & start line close
10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half and 10k)
5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps)
Half: The 5m route is run twice and the 5k route is run once for the Half – 5m route and 5k route
The path is an open course, so you will encounter others using it. When we start the race, please stay on the paved side of the pat
On-Course Support: A fully stocked water station is located at the Belmont Pier. The finish line will also have an aid station stocked with water, gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. We have a first aid kit at each station and all High Tides Crew Members have received CPR training. The turns are clearly marked with chalk, a runner turn sign, and a flag
Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
Gear Check: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
Medals: All finishers earn a medal. 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance
Results & Photos: A link for race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!
Join Us Again: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Orange County, and San Diego. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule
Have Another Question? Check our FAQ page, it's probably answered there!
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$38.50
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$28.50
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$24.50
Learn more about the host city, Santa Monica.
Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. As of the 2020 census, Santa Monica had a population of 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Game Show Network, Starz Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios, Illumination, Snap Inc., and The Recording Academy.
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| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Luis Perez | — | |
| 🥈 | Rafael Rivera | — | |
| 🥉 | Ann Thrupp | — | |
| 4 | Manuel Juarez | — | |
| 5 | Robert Hunziker | — | |
| 6 | Morno Chhean | — | |
| 7 | Luis Ortiz | — | |
| 8 | Gabriel Cobarruvias | — | |
| 9 | Alix Severyns | — | |
| 10 | Francisco Sanchez | — | |
| 11 | Adan Luna | — | |
| 12 | Ana Juarez | — | |
| 13 | Anonymous Anonymous | — | |
| 14 | Corinne Fernandez | — | |
| 15 | Luz Desosa | — | |
| 16 | Krystle Suetani | — | |
| 17 | Libby Olivares | — | |
| 18 | Jude Nakamura | — | |
| 19 | Emily Barrera | — | |
| 20 | Gil Tafoya | — | |
| 21 | Brendan Daly | — | |
| 22 | Amanda Lynch | — | |
| 23 | Mayra Chavez | — |
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