The Best Races - Santa Monica

Event details

The International Sloth Day Run takes place on October 18, 2025, at Palisades Park on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California. The event offers multiple course distances:

• 5K
• 10K
• 13.1 (Half‑Marathon)

The event includes an in-person option and a Virtual Run option that can be completed any time and place using a tracking device. There is no official time limit and no timing chips; participants may track time with apps (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit results. The event is organized as smaller, capped waves filled on a first-come basis. All ages and paces are allowed; participants under 18 require a guardian.

Logistics and registration

Swag is shipped to the US mailing address provided at registration; race bibs are provided on race day. Typical swag items listed are a running t-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade for an additional $5. Online results and a certificate of completion are provided. The organizer notes coordinators are available to help with time tracking and on-course support. Online registration for listed categories is shown as closed and the posted registration fees include:

• 5K: $41.48
• 10K: $46.92
• Half‑Marathon 13.1: $50.17
• Virtual Run: $41.48
• Family 1 Mile Fun Run: $39.31

Fundraising is optional; the organizer states $1 will be donated to partner charities for every mile logged after the race. Sponsors include GATORADE and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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