The Best Races - Santa Monica
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Event
A Merry Christmas Run and New Year’s Run are scheduled for December 27, 2025, at Palisades Park on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California. The events offer in-person and virtual options. Online registration is listed as closed. Sponsors include GATORADE and several local partners.
Format and entry
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The events use capped start waves that fill on a first-come, first-serve basis; a virtual option and a wait list are available when waves sell out. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track time with apps and submit results to the organizer. Race bibs are provided on race day.
What participants receive
Registered participants are listed as receiving a swag bag shipped to US addresses, which includes a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as a $5 upgrade option. Online results and a certificate of completion are provided. Organizers state they will email a final update the Wednesday before the race with details and course maps.
Fees
Listed registration fees (showing closed periods) include: 5K $41.48, 10K $46.92, Half-marathon $50.17, Virtual $41.48, Family 1 Mile $39.31. Fees are described as inclusive of mandatory charges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
