Pumpkin Palooza – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

🎃 Race Overview

Let's pump-kin it up! Time to get it going!

📍 Details

• Start Location: 2000 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA US 90405 – Google Maps
• Parking: We recommend the paid parking lot near the start line. Parking ranges from $10 to $15 depending on the time of the year. If you arrive before the attendant is on duty, you can pay at the machine near the lot entrance. If you park on the street, please read all signs carefully.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• 6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at the start
• 7:00am – Half marathon start
• 7:30am – 5k & 10k start
• 10:20am – Course closes (3 hours, 20 minutes for the Half)

Early start of 6:30am may be pre-arranged in advance for half marathoners, email your request to events@hightideruns.com. All early starters will not be eligible for awards.

🏃‍♂️ Course Information

• 5k & 10k: The 5k route is used for the 5k (one lap) and 10k (two laps) – route here
• Half Marathon: A 4.37-mile route is used for the half. Runners do three laps – route here
• Course Type: This is an out and back course, meaning you will begin and finish in the same location.
• Safety: The course is not closed, so you will share the path with runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day. All runners must stay on the pedestrian side of the beach path.

🚰 On-course Support

• Course Markings: Courses are well marked with two water stations and restrooms along the way.
• Turns: Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.

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🗓️ Race Date

Date: 2024-11-30

🌐 Race URL

For more information and registration, visit Pumpkin Palooza Event Page.