Upcoming Races in Santa Monica

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Santa Monica, California, from November 2026 to April 2027.

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Sport

Racing in Santa Monica

The Santa Monica race calendar is busiest in November, April, and December. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 1 Mile.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

91,535

as of 2023

City Elevation

116 ft

Nearest Airport

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Time Zone

Pacific Time

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Races in Santa Monica, CA

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5 races in Santa Monica

November 2026 Santa Monica, California Races

3 upcoming races in Santa Monica, California in November.
Nov
7
Sat
Running
BT5K Los Angeles
1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
5K
Avg 67° / 55°·116 ft city elevation
Nov
22
Sun
Running
310K Run/walk powered by Leslie Cohen Law
1615 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
5K
Avg 67° / 52°·116 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Turkey Day Trot- 5K & Family 1-Miler
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 66° / 51°·116 ft city elevation

December 2026 Santa Monica, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Monica, California in December.
Dec
13
Sun
Running
Santa's Toy Trot – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 64° / 49°·116 ft city elevation

April 2027 Santa Monica, California Races

1 upcoming race in Santa Monica, California in April.
Apr
18
Sun
Running
Dolphin Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 64° / 53°·116 ft city elevation

Races near Santa Monica

Apr
17
Sat
Running
Run for the Planet – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon
Less than a mile away5400 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 64° / 53°·15 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K
3 miles away1 Windward Ave, Venice, CA
5K · 10K
Avg 63° / 49°·13 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
2026 Pacific Palisades Turkey Trot
3 miles away15777 W. Bowdoin Street, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
5K · 10K
Avg 66° / 51°·333 ft city elevation
May
30
Sun
Running
44th Annual Providence Saint John's Health Center Brentwood Run
3 miles away11620 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
1K · 5K · 10K
Avg 74° / 59°·208 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 73° / 54°·208 ft city elevation
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 73° / 54°·208 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 70° / 50°·208 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 70° / 50°·208 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 48°·208 ft city elevation
Dec
12
Sat
Running
Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 64° / 49°·208 ft city elevation
Dec
26
Sat
Running
New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 48°·208 ft city elevation
Dec
26
Sat
Running
A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES
3 miles awayPalisades Park, Los Angeles, CA
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
Avg 67° / 48°·208 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Santa Monica, California?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Santa Monica, California, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Santa Monica?
Races in Santa Monica run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and April.
What race distances can you find in Santa Monica?
Upcoming races in Santa Monica cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Santa Monica have races?
Nearby race cities include Long Beach and Los Angeles.