Dolphin Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 18, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Entry fee
- From $24.50 · goes up to $42.50 on Apr 16, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 18, 20277:00 AM | $38.50$42.50 after Apr 16, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Apr 18, 20277:30 AM | $28.50$32.50 after Apr 16, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Apr 18, 20277:30 AM | $24.50$28.50 after Apr 16, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $42.50 on Apr 16, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $38.50 until Apr 16, then $42.50 until Apr 18.
- 10K: $28.50 until Apr 16, then $32.50 until Apr 18.
- 5k: $24.50 until Apr 16, then $28.50 until Apr 18.
Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38.50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:20 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 18 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 18, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Dolphin Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, April 18, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $24.50 before processing fees, and rises to $42.50 on Apr 16, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $38.50, entry is about 23 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 1615 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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
Start Location: Tongva Park, Santa Monica
Parking: There is limited street parking on Ocean Ave. There are several public lots in short walking distance, the closest is the Civic Center Parking Lot. The E Line has a station nearby as well.
Event Schedule
Sunday
6:20am – Bib pick-up opens at Tongva Park
6:55am – Cross street to the starting arch at Palisades Park