The Best Races - Santa Monica

The Best Races in Santa Monica hosts the "Run for Mental Health" event at Palisades Park along Ocean Avenue, Los Angeles. This inclusive event offers multiple distances: 5K, 10K, half-marathon (13.1 miles), and a family 1-mile fun run, with options for both in-person and virtual participation. The course provides a supportive, stress-free atmosphere welcoming all ages and paces, encouraging running or walking.

Participants receive a swag bag including a running shirt, finisher's medal, towel, and digital training pack, with no timing chips to reduce pressure. The event promotes mental health awareness and community support, with proceeds benefiting related charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.