Sloth Run 5k/10k/13.1 LA

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM PDT
Santa Monica, California
$40.22–$48.70 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for a unique and heartwarming experience at the Sloth Run on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, in beautiful Santa Monica, Los Angeles! This delightful event invites sloth lovers of all ages to participate in a fun-filled day of running or walking, with race distances of 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). With a limited capacity of just 15 participants per wave, you can enjoy a cozy and supportive atmosphere while achieving your personal fitness goals.

Participants can choose from three wave times: 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM, so you can find the perfect time that fits your schedule. After completing your run, you'll receive a special sloth charm to commemorate the day, alongside a premium running shirt and a finisher's medal! Plus, a portion of the net proceeds and 100% of fundraising efforts will benefit the Sloth Conservation Foundation, making your participation even more meaningful. Whether you run or walk, this event promises to be a joyous celebration of fitness and community—so don’t miss out, and register early to secure your spot!

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Races

  • 5k Registration

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & Shirt

    11:00 AM PDT

    $40.22

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  • 10k Registration

    Incl. $3.34 Fee & Shirt

    11:00 AM PDT

    $42.34

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  • 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Shirt

    11:00 AM PDT

    $48.70

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  • 5k/10k/13.1 Virtual Run

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.22 Fee & T-Shirt

    11:00 AM PDT

    $40.22

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Organiser's description

SLOTHS WILL GET THERE! JOIN US WHERE SLOTH LOVERS WILL GATHER TOGETHER AND RUN. AFTER YOUR RUN, YOU CAN PICK UP A SPECIAL SLOTH CHARM FROM OUR COORDINATORS TO COMMEMORATE YOUR RUN!

A PORTION OF NET PROCEEDS + 100% OF FUNDRAISING WILL GO TO THE SLOTH CONSERVATION FOUNDATION. (FUNDRAISING IS OPTIONAL).

OVERVIEW:
RUN WILL SELL-OUT QUICK! WE WILL CLOSE OFF WAVES THE MOMENT THEY FILL UP. IF WAVES ARE SOLD OUT, YOU CAN SIGN-UP FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN OPTION AND WAIT LIST.

THIS SMALL, PRIVATE GROUP RUN IS CAPPED AT JUST 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WAVE.

ALL PACES AND AGES (UNDER 18 WITH GUARDIAN) ARE WELCOME - RUN OR WALK!

THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT OR SETUP, THIS IS JUST A PURE RUN.

TIMING:

THIS IS A STRESS FREE RUN TO SUPPORT YOU IN ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS!

- NO TIMING CHIPS.

- TIMING (OPTIONAL): OUR COORDINATORS CAN HELP YOU KEEP YOUR TIME USING BIB NUMBERS GIVEN OUT ON RACE DAY! (JUST LET US KNOW)

WHAT YOU GET (SWAG BAG):

- PREMIUM RUNNING SHIRT

- FINISHER'S MEDAL! (EMAIL US AFTER THE RUN)

- ACCESS TO VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF RUNNERS

PACKET PICKUP:

NO HASSLE OF PICKING UP PACKETS REQUIRED!

-SWAG SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS (PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE YOUR FULL, CORRECT US MAILING ADDRESS)

-RACE BIBS ARE PROVIDED ON RACE DAY

WHEN WILL I GET MY SWAG?

YOU WILL GET YOUR SHIRT AT YOUR ADDRESS THE WEEK OF YOUR RACE.

RACE UPDATES:

WE WILL EMAIL YOU A FINAL UPDATE THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE RACE WITH FINAL DETAILS AND COARSE MAPS

DO YOU ACCEPT LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS? (FOR THOSE SIGNING UP 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE RACE)

YES, BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT IT TAKES TIME FOR US TO SHIP YOUR SHIRT. YOUR SHIRT WILL LIKELY ARRIVE AFTER THE RUN. YOU CAN WEAR ANY SHIRT YOU FIND APPROPRIATE TO RUN THE RACE!

WAVE TIMES: (EMAIL US YOUR DESIRED WAVE TIME: [email protected])
(WAVES FILLED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS)
WAVE A: 7:30AM
WAVE B: 8:30AM
WAVE C: 9:00AM

*LATE RUNNERS CAN RUN UPON ARRIVAL (PLEASE NOTE OUR COORDINATORS STAY UNTIL 3 HOURS AFTER THE FIRST WAVE)

SPONSORSHIPS & CORPORATE CHALLENGE:

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IF YOU'RE A COMPANY LOOKING TO PUT ON A FUN RUN FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, CHECK OUT OUR CORPORATE CHALLENGE PAGE:

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WE WANT TO DONATE! AROUND THE WORLD RUN:

WHEN YOU REGISTER TO RUN, WE WILL GIFT A REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FOR REGISTRATION THEMSELVES. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE COOL RUNNING SWAG!

WE PARTNER WITH NON-PROFITS WHO WORK WITH AT RISK YOUTH, ORPHANS, AND THOSE MARGINALIZED TO GIVE THEM A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

Location

Palisades Park, Santa Monica, 90272, CA, United States

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