Kids Run
event title
Santa Monica Classic
Santa Monica, CA, CA 92001 United States
Santa Monica Classic Kids Run
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.
- Date: September 9, 2024
- Time: 10:15am
- Location: Ocean Blvd, near the Santa Monica Pier
- Ages: Recommended for kids 3 - 8 years old
- Distance: 1/2km
- What's Included: T-shirt, medal, bib
- Registration Cost: $15
Instructions for Parents
Each child will be given a participant bib that must be pinned to their clothing. The parent will receive a duplicate parent bib that must be held onto by the parent. Parents may run with their child (only one parent per child) but must show or wear the parent bib to be permitted into the start corral. Parents who do not run with their child can retrieve them after they finish by showing their parent bib.
FAQ
The course is approximately ½K or about 1/3 mile.
It will start near the main event finish line on Ocean Avenue. Look for the Kids Run flags.
It will finish at the main event finish line through the event arch
The Kids Run starts at 10:15 AM with the first wave. Kids should start lining up at 10:00 AM for warm ups and announcements.
Children will be sent out in waves by age group - oldest in front, youngest in back – every 5 minutes. By sending the kids in groups by age, we make it a more safe and fun experience. Parents are encouraged to run with children 6 and under.
Wave 1 is for children 7-8 years old. • Wave 2 is for children 5-6 years old. • Wave 3 is for children 4 and under.
Yes, they are welcome to run in the same wave together - it's up to you as the parent to decide which is the more appropriate wave. Children with less running experience will likely feel more comfortable with a younger age group that is a bit slower.
Each child will be given a participant race bib that must be pinned to the front of their clothing. There will be a matching “parent bib” for one parent to either wear or hold onto if they are on the course and when they leave the finish area with their child.
We love when parents run with their kids and are welcome to run in any of the waves. We recommend a parent or guardian run with children 6 years and under. Please wear your “Parent Bib” when on the course.
If your child is in Wave 1 (7-8 years old) and is comfortable running without you, you can meet them just past the finish line on the field. Once your child has crossed the finish line they will be directed into the Kids Reunion Corral next to the finish line. This is where spectating parents may reunite with their children.
IMPORTANT: Parents and family members who do not want to run with their kids can watch from the spectator stands or go to the finish line to cheer them in. The only way to access the field is with our PARENT ESCORT who will leave at 10:10am SHARP from the Kids Run start line. Please be aware that this is a 1/3 mile walk. At least one adult must meet the child in the Kids Reunion area.
It is recommended you pick up Kids Run bibs on September 9 at the main event packet pick up at Big 5. Bibs are also available on race morning on Ocean Ave, near the kids start line (and the main event finish line) from 8am to 9:30am – arrive early to avoid delays.
Kids Run shirts will be available at the Finish Festival on the Pier with main event shirts. They will also be available at the Kids Tent by the Finish Line between 8am and 9:30am.
Sometimes kids and parents get separated. Take time before the Kids Run to discuss your plan – will you run with your child or meet them at the reunion area near the finish line? Write your cell number on the back of your child's bib. If you need help finding each other, come to the Kids Reunion area or locate a staff person.