Sun, Nov 22, 2026

310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Santa Monica, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

5K1K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Oct 17, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

The course starts at the Santa Monica Pier and heads down to the beach path before climbing back up the California Incline, a real hill that gives the route its character. It is a road race, and the stretch along the water is open and exposed, with ocean views in both directions before the incline pulls you back up toward the bluff.

Packet pickup runs the afternoon before the race at a local running shop on Main Street, where you can also get a discount on in-store purchases. Parking near the pier can be tricky; the paid lot at Tongva Park is the safer bet, since street sweeping happens daily and the signs require attention.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

116finishers

18:24winner

30:12median

1:13:43cutoff

Top 3: Viet Nguyen (18:24) · ERIC VAN HORN (18:46) · Miguel Peralta (19:45)

The 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/22/2026 08:00$40

Virtual 5K11/22/2026 08:00$45

1K11/22/2026 09:39$15

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Common Questions About the 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law

Will I finish last at the 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:12, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:13:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (116 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:24 while the median finisher took 30:12. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the 310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law?

Join a local run club. LA Leggers and others in Santa Monica welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.