HalfRuns
Pinch Me I'm Running – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Pinch Me I'm Running – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Race Date

Mar 9, 2025

Location

Santa Monica, CA

The Experience

Celebrate St Patrick's with a run through the park. Wear green for this run or you might get pinched. We love any excuse to dress up and be silly. We encourage all to wear a costume. Prizes awarded to our best-dressed Leprechauns!  At High Tide Runs, we're not just an event – we're a movement, a community of runners bound by the love of the run and the serenity of the sea. Whether you're a seasoned speedster chasing personal records or a mom with a stroller seeking a family-friendly outing, our races are tailored for you. Why settle for the norm when you can have an extraordinary experience at a fraction of the cost? We're not about the glitz and glamor of extravagant events; we're about substance and connection. Our mission is to make running accessible to everyone, to celebrate the journey rather than the spectacle. Start Location: 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405  https://maps.app.goo.gl/qwB8VGP9TtXj9iJy7 Bib Pick-Up Time:  Starting at 6:30 am Race Start Times: Half Marathon: 7:00 am 5K, 10K: 7:30 am ( No Early starts for 5K, 10K)  Course Time Limit: 3 Hours and 20 Minutes. The finish line closes at 10:20 am. Early start for Half Marathoners only at 6:30 am may be pre-arranged  Email events@hightideruns.com for details Parking: Beach Lot Parking is $12.00 per car.   This is a RAIN or SHINE event For more information regarding parking, race transfers, rain policy, discounts, and directions click on the following link https://hightideruns.com/santa-monica%2C-ca-events

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5K10K

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size7/15

~23 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

2 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:48:00

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

45°

Afternoon (High)

62°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

72%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 119 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

119

Median time

2:09:34

Latest turnout

23

States

11

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:103:30

Turnout by year

20232025

'23'24'25
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