
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
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
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
Quality Score
3 years running
~23 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:48:00
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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