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Sports

Santa Monica 5000

• Benefitting local schools!
• Health & Fitness Festival on the Pier
• Awards to top 3 in each Age Group
• Cash Prizes to top 3 overall finishers
• Kids Runs, Youth Runs, Baby Joggers

The sixth annual Santa Monica 5000 returns Sunday, October 2, 2011!

We're expecting friendly competition and some family fun. Whether you're a collegiate sprinter or a new mom, this event will challenge and entertain everyone. Races start at 7:30am at Ocean Park Blvd. and the Beach. All races finish on Ocean Ave, just above the Santa Monica Pier.

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Be part of the only race to raise money for local student athletes and school sports programs with the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation.

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