The Best Races - Santa Monica
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Event
Run for Mental Health takes place on December 13, 2025 in Palisades Park, Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California. The event includes multiple distance options and a virtual run option. Online registration is listed as closed.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (half marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is organized as a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. Waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants of all paces and ages may participate; participants under 18 must be with a guardian. Timing is optional; participants may use running apps (for example Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run) and submit times, and coordinators can help track times. No timing chips are used.
Swag and race items: race bibs are provided on race day and participant shirts and other swag are shipped to the registrant’s US mailing address. Included items listed are a running T-shirt, finisher’s towel or giveaway, finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.
The event includes a fundraising component. After the race, each mile logged is noted as resulting in a $1 donation to one of the event charities; fundraising participation is optional. Sponsors include GATORADE. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
