The SMC 10K is one of the best point-to-point races in southern California. Starting and finishing just steps from the world-famous Santa Monica Beaches, this race is everything you'd want in a California race, complete with a post-race finish festival on the Santa Monica Pier.

All new this year, we have training plans to help you meet your goal! Whether your first time to this distance or you're looking for your PR, Coach David of the LA Road Runners created a training plan perfect for you.

Level 1: perfect for the couch to 5k participant

Level 2: for the older experienced or young beginner

Level 3: For the person looking to get faster

Level 4: For the runner looking to be fast

Level 5: For the competitive runner

Click the link below to find your plan and =be race day ready on September 11.

The Santa Monica Classic 10K course is fast and scenic ending just steps from the Santa Monica
Pier.

The 10K course frommiles 1-4 includes steady uphill, while the last two miles are a gradual downhill.

The course issanctioned & certified by USA Track & Field.