Santa To The Sea 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon & 5K

Join us for the 2nd Annual Riverpark 5k Summer Series! This is a run/walk event, with the course being located on a bike path and sidewalk. 5k event starts at 6:00pm each week, and Free Kids 1k is at 5:45pm. The starting and ending point is located at Windrow Park. Each race is limited to first 150 registrants!

T-Shirts will be for sale at the event, or online for $20 or FREE T-shirt by registering for at least 2 of the 3 races.

As this is a series, awards will be given to the top 3 in each age category at the conclusion of Week 3 (7/24) at Window Park.

Choose to participate with us for 1, 2, or all 3 weeks! Plus, there is a discount for registering for all 3 races (full series)! Each finisher in the Kids 1k races receives a finisher medal! 100% of the proceeds go towards Rio Mesa Cross Country and Track teams.

Course map is located here.

Check-in for bibs will be located in the park starting at 5:00pm each week.

Series Points for Riverpark 5k:

Age Group Points are given based on what place you get in your age group each week (please note age is based on your age on the last day of the series). If you don't place in the top 9 in your age group, you get 1 point for participating each week. Age groups are: 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

1st Place - 10 Points

2nd Place - 8 Points

3rd Place - 7 Points

4th Place - 6 Points

5th Place - 5 Points

6th Place - 4 Points

7th Place - 3 Points

8th Place - 2 Points

9th or greater Place - 1 Point

For all inquiries, please email [email protected]

It's time for the Pacific Breeze 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon fun run/walk!!

Check-in - 6:45-7:30AM

Start - 7:30AM

Sunday August 16th, 2026

Included in registration —

• custom finisher medals

• drawstring goodie bags

• free videos

• live results the moment you finish

• free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

• FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

• assortment of snacks, samples

• friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities

• affordable cost and fun for the whole family!

• group discounts for 3 or more people discount auto applied on Race Ascend

Group discounts for 5 or more people by emailing us at [email protected] for group registration.

Half marathon cut off 10:45am, option to start early to finish by 10:45am, please email for early start [email protected]

Address - Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Google Maps - Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Apple Maps - 34.274256, -119.300267

Event details and schedule

Included in registration —

• custom finisher medals

• drawstring goodie bags

• free videos

• live results the moment you finish

• free photos found by your bib · cinematic race highlight reels · trophies & achievement badges as you hit milestones · your Ascend Index ranking across every race · Ascend Crew to follow friends & chase their times

• FREE A Better World Running APP to keep track of all your races, photos and videos

• assortment of snacks, samples

• friendly, relaxed, fun, and personal racing experience for all levels and abilities

• affordable cost and fun for the whole family!

Address - Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Google Maps - Surfers Point at Seaside Park, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001

Apple Maps - 34.274256, -119.300267

There is a photo of the map on the website -- www.abetterworldrunning.com

Pacers and crew are welcome at any time. There are numerous restrooms and water fountains along the course.

Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of out and back loops on the beach path that will be marked.

• Aid station is at the turn around at the start/finish has water cups, water bottles, Gatorade cups, Gu gels.

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• 5k out and back route - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614357468/

• 10k 2 x 5k loops

• 15k 3 x 5k loops

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• Half marathon 3 x 4.36 mi loop - will go south first with the 5k, 10k, 15k, and go north back to start/finish/aid station and continue north to turn around marked by cones, chalk, and sign https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6614358708/

Running/walking with a stroller is allowed. 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at [email protected] for early start.

ALL finishers get a medal. All results will be posted after the event on our website usually the evening of the event on www.abetterworldrunning.com

We emphasize a more relaxed, fun and personal racing experience!

OFFICIAL TIMES AND PLACES WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: www.abetterworldrunning.com

NO REFUNDS NO BANDITS