Dolphin Dash - 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
Sunday, April 18, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Santa Monica (1615 Ocean Avenue). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $24.50 to $38.50; the 5K goes from $24.50 to $28.50 after April 16.
- Date
- Sunday, April 18, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Area
- Westside & Beaches, Los Angeles
- Distances
- 5K10KHalf marathon
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $24.50 to $38.50 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Friday, April 16, 2027: 5K $24.50 → $28.50
- Registration
- Open. Opened September 10, online signup closes Sunday, April 18, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by April 16 to pay $24.50 instead of $28.50.
Course and race notes
We're celebrating the amazing creatures that leap through the waters of Santa Monica Bay! Join us for the Dolphin Dash this Earth Day weekend as we celebrate our beautiful planet, the ocean we love, and the joy of moving along the coast. Come make a splash with us in Santa Monica! Details.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.