The Santa Monica Classic is the perfect end of summer race for runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities! The 2024 event will introduce exciting enhancements designed to elevate the experience for both participants and spectators.

All new Start Line conveniently located near the familiar Finish Line on Ocean Avenue

Updated courses with more distance along Ocean Avenue

New Finish Festival experience on the 3rd Street Promenade

Convenient t-shirt pickup with your bib

Updated Start Times (10K at 7:30am and 5K at 9:00am) allowing those going for both the Triple 5K Tour of LA and Conquer LA Challenge Medals to participate in both distances

The Santa Monica Classic is the first race in the Triple 5K Tour of LA (5K) and the Conquer LA Challenge (10K) Medals. This year, the Santa Monica Classic 5K is the 2024 RRCA National Championship event, offering a unique competitive experience.

Hosted by The McCourt Foundation, the Santa Monica Classic supports our mission to cure neurological diseases and empower communities to build a healthier world.

The 2024 Santa Monica Classic will feature updated courses with more distance of running along Ocean Avenue and a new Start Line location conveniently located near the familiar Finish Line on Ocean Avenue. The 2024 event will also have new start times (10K at 7:30am and 5K at 9:00am) allowing those going for both the Triple 5K Tour of LA and Conquer LA Challenge Medals to participate in both distances.

The Santa Monica Classic 10K has a new Start Line conveniently located on Ocean Avenue near the Finish Line and steps from the world-famous Santa Monica Beaches. 

Start Time: 7:30am

Start Line: Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Finish Line: Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Finish Festival: 3rd Street Promenade between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

The Santa Monica Classic 5K has a new Start Line conveniently located on Ocean Avenue near the Finish Line and steps from the world-famous Santa Monica Beaches.In 2024, the Santa Monica Classic 5K is the 2024 RRCA National Championship event, offering a unique competitive experience. 

Start Time: 9:00am

Start Line: Ocean Avenue and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA

Finish Line: Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Finish Festival: 3rd Street Promenade between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

The Santa Monica Classic Kids Run is perfect for future marathoners ages 3 - 8! All kids receive a finisher medal, participant t-shirt and core memory building experience. 

Time: 10:15am

Location: Ocean Avenue between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd.

Ages: Recommended for kids 3 - 8 years old

Distance: 1/2km

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