What race distances can I run in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica has 5K (4). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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Running Races in Santa Monica, California
Upcoming running races in and near Santa Monica, California - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
4 upcoming races · 2 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Santa Monica races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026The Village's Sixth Annual Miles for Mamas Walk/Run Santa Monica, CAFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law Santa Monica, CAFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler Santa Monica, CAFrom $29Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Santa's Toy Trot - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Santa Monica, CAFrom $25Details
Train for it
Run Clubs in Santa Monica
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Santa Monica clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Santa Monica run clubs →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.
Common Questions About Racing in Santa Monica
When is race season in Santa Monica?
November is the busiest month for races in Santa Monica, with 2 of the 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Santa Monica?
3 of the 4 races in Santa Monica already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Where can I train for a race in Santa Monica?
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.