Chase the Falling Stars - Quadrantid Meteor Shower 5K 10K & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Price $32.79 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Chase the Falling Stars event on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the beautiful Santa Monica, Los Angeles! This unique running experience coincides with the spectacular Quadrantid Meteor Shower, offering participants the chance to race beneath a sky filled with shooting stars. Whether you choose to tackle the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, you're in for a treat with breathtaking ocean views and a vibrant atmosphere.
All finishers will be rewarded with a stunning medal, complimentary race day photos, and delicious snacks at the finish line. The event welcomes everyone—runners, walkers, and strollers alike—making it a perfect outing for all fitness levels. With well-marked courses, water stations, and restroom facilities, you can focus on enjoying the moment while soaking in the positive energy of the community. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celestial celebration in sunny California!
All finishers will be rewarded with a stunning medal, complimentary race day photos, and delicious snacks at the finish line. The event welcomes everyone—runners, walkers, and strollers alike—making it a perfect outing for all fitness levels. With well-marked courses, water stations, and restroom facilities, you can focus on enjoying the moment while soaking in the positive energy of the community. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celestial celebration in sunny California!
Organiser's Description
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS, AND YUMMY FINISH-LINE SNACKS.
JOIN US FOR CHASE THE FALLING STARS: QUADRANTID METEOR SHOWER RUN, WHERE YOULL RUN BENEATH A SKY FILLED WITH SHOOTING STARS. AS THE QUADRANTIDS LIGHT UP THE DARK MORNING SKIES, YOULL HAVE THE UNIQUE CHANCE TO RACE THROUGH THIS CELESTIAL EVENT. ENJOY BREATHTAKING VIEWS ON THE BEACH AND ALL THE POSITIVE ENERGY TO GO WITH IT.
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, START TIME: 7:30 AM
PARKING INFORMATION: STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE, BUT BE SURE TO READ THE SIGNS CAREFULLY AS STREET SWEEPING OCCURS DAILY. WE RECOMMEND PARKING IN THE PAID LOT NEAR THE START LINE, WHICH RANGES FROM $10 TO $12. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE THE LOT ATTENDANT, YOU CAN PAY AT THE MACHINE NEAR THE ENTRANCE.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
JOIN US FOR CHASE THE FALLING STARS: QUADRANTID METEOR SHOWER RUN, WHERE YOULL RUN BENEATH A SKY FILLED WITH SHOOTING STARS. AS THE QUADRANTIDS LIGHT UP THE DARK MORNING SKIES, YOULL HAVE THE UNIQUE CHANCE TO RACE THROUGH THIS CELESTIAL EVENT. ENJOY BREATHTAKING VIEWS ON THE BEACH AND ALL THE POSITIVE ENERGY TO GO WITH IT.
WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, START TIME: 7:30 AM
PARKING INFORMATION: STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE, BUT BE SURE TO READ THE SIGNS CAREFULLY AS STREET SWEEPING OCCURS DAILY. WE RECOMMEND PARKING IN THE PAID LOT NEAR THE START LINE, WHICH RANGES FROM $10 TO $12. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE THE LOT ATTENDANT, YOU CAN PAY AT THE MACHINE NEAR THE ENTRANCE.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR 5K/10K AT 8:45 AM
PODIUM AWARDS CEREMONY FOR HALF MARATHONERS AT 9:30 AM
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