The Groundhog Day Forecast Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 2nd February 2025 - Sun 2nd March 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Santa Monica, California
- Price $27.49 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Groundhog Day Forecast Run on Sunday, February 2, 2025, in beautiful Santa Monica, Los Angeles! This unique event features three race distances: a scenic 5K, a challenging 10K, and an inspiring half marathon, perfect for runners of all abilities. Inspired by the legendary Punxsutawney Phil, this fun and quirky race invites participants to predict their finish times—no watches or phones allowed! Test your pacing instincts and join the Prediction Challenge for a chance to win exciting prizes, including cash awards for top finishers in each distance.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a leisure walker, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the energetic atmosphere. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and race starts scheduled at 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, you'll have plenty of time to get ready. The courses are well-marked, with water stations and restrooms along the way, ensuring a smooth experience. So, lace up your running shoes and get ready to embrace the positive vibes while racing along the stunning Santa Monica beach!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a leisure walker, everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy the energetic atmosphere. With bib pick-up starting at 6:00 AM and race starts scheduled at 7:00 AM for the half marathon and 7:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, you'll have plenty of time to get ready. The courses are well-marked, with water stations and restrooms along the way, ensuring a smooth experience. So, lace up your running shoes and get ready to embrace the positive vibes while racing along the stunning Santa Monica beach!
Organiser's Description
SAME COURSE, DIFFERENT DAY OR IS IT? INSPIRED BY THE LEGENDARY PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL, THIS FUN AND QUIRKY RACE IS ALL ABOUT PREDICTING THE FUTURE AND YOUR FINISH TIME! THINK YOU KNOW YOUR PACE? ITS TIME TO PUT IT TO THE TEST!
IN THE PUNXSUTAWNEY FORECAST RUN, YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO JOIN THE PREDICTION CHALLENGE AND GUESS YOUR FINISH TIME BEFORE THE RACE. NOT EVERYONE HAS TO PARTICIPATE YOU CAN JUST COME OUT, ENJOY THE RUN, AND RACE YOUR HEART OUT! BUT IF YOU WANT TO TEST YOUR PACING SKILLS, ITS NO WATCHES, NO PHONES JUST YOU AND YOUR INSTINCTS.
PREDICTION CHALLENGE PRIZES (FOR 5K/10K:
1ST PLACE: $100
2ND PLACE: $75
3RD PLACE: $50
4TH PLACE: $25
PREDICTION CHALLENGE PRIZES THE HALF MARATHON:
1ST PLACE: $100
2ND PLACE: $75
3RD PLACE: $50
FROM THE SCENIC 5K TO THE CHALLENGING HALF MARATHON, THIS UNIQUE EVENT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WILL YOU BEAT YOUR SHADOW? OR WILL THE COURSE FEEL LIKE D'EJ`A VU?
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.
COURSE INFORMATION: LINK TO COURSES [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION: 2000 OCEAN AVE
SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
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
IN THE PUNXSUTAWNEY FORECAST RUN, YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO JOIN THE PREDICTION CHALLENGE AND GUESS YOUR FINISH TIME BEFORE THE RACE. NOT EVERYONE HAS TO PARTICIPATE YOU CAN JUST COME OUT, ENJOY THE RUN, AND RACE YOUR HEART OUT! BUT IF YOU WANT TO TEST YOUR PACING SKILLS, ITS NO WATCHES, NO PHONES JUST YOU AND YOUR INSTINCTS.
PREDICTION CHALLENGE PRIZES (FOR 5K/10K:
1ST PLACE: $100
2ND PLACE: $75
3RD PLACE: $50
4TH PLACE: $25
PREDICTION CHALLENGE PRIZES THE HALF MARATHON:
1ST PLACE: $100
2ND PLACE: $75
3RD PLACE: $50
FROM THE SCENIC 5K TO THE CHALLENGING HALF MARATHON, THIS UNIQUE EVENT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WILL YOU BEAT YOUR SHADOW? OR WILL THE COURSE FEEL LIKE D'EJ`A VU?
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.
COURSE INFORMATION: LINK TO COURSES [https://www.caliviberuns.com/w/CaliVibeRuns/Page/SantaMonicaCourse]
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, 15K & 10 MILER START TIME: 7:30 AM
START LOCATION: 2000 OCEAN AVE
SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
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
The Groundhog Day Forecast Run 5K, 10K & Half Marathon