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Best Upcoming Races In & Around Los Angeles

May 23, 2016 / 5:00 AM PDT / KCAL News

What better way is there than to have fun and stay fit at the same time? Running gets the blood flowing and helps to burn calories faster, and when you can run with a buddy or a group of people it makes the event more worthwhile. Los Angeles is full of these type of events all year long, but some of the best races happen during the spring. Check out a few of the ones below, just to get a little taste.

2016 Santa Monica Classic
Ocean View Park
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(213) 542-3000
www.santamonicaclassic.com
Date: September 11, 2016 at 8 a.m.

For those who love to run and love a nice beach view and breeze, registration for the 2016 Santa Monica Classic is now open. Whether you love long-distance running or prefer shorter distances, the Santa Monica Classic consists of two events. The 5K race will kick off first, followed by the 10K. Immediately following the race, runners and walkers can purchase their participant T-shirt and engage in post-race refreshments to boost up their energy. This event is definitely one to get into shape and stay in shape for the summer and throughout the holiday season.

4th Annual LA Galaxy 5K and Cosmo Family Fun Run
StubHub Center
18400 Avalon Blvd.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-2153
www.lagalaxy.com/5k
Date: June 5, 2016 at 9:30 a.m.

Hosted by Herbalife Nutrition, the LA Galaxy 5K and Cozmo Run is another family fun event. Each year there is something new added to the itinerary, and this year there will be a course finishing in the main stadium with participants being able to watch themselves cross the finish line on StubHub Center's Galaxy TV Board.

6th Annual Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk for Warriors
New Directions for Veterans WLA Veterans Affairs Medical Campu
11303 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 836-4100
www.walkforwarriors.org
Date: May 30, 2016 at 8 a.m.

In celebration of Memorial Day, New Directions for Veterans will be paying to tribute to and honoring our heroes with their annual 5K Run/Walk for Warriors event held on the beautiful Veterans Affair Campus in West L.A. The walk is 3.1 miles and will feature live music and kid-friendly activities, so bring the kiddos along and have some fun!

Strawberry Stomp 5K
Main Street
Garden Grove CA 92840
www.strawberrystomp.com
Date: May 28, 2016 at 8 a.m.

Why not tour Garden Grove and get fit at the same time? The Strawberry Stomp 5K gives runners a scenic tour of downtown Garden Grove. While on your run, you will get to experience different sites of the city that you probably haven't ever considered checking out. Some of these sites include the Historic Main Street, which is also where the race ends and runners are free to hang out. Every person that finishes the race is considered a winner and will receive a medal.

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
www.runrocknroll.com/los-angeles
Date: October 30, 2016

Sometimes you just have to make running fun! Since 1998, the Rick 'n' Roll Marathon has been transforming the running landscape and igniting the second running boom. The thing that makes this event different other marathons is that it infuses entertainment with the running festivities. The weekend of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will consist of a health and fitness expo and a concert series with big name and top-of-the-line artists. Artists at past events have included Pit Bull, Goo Goo Dolla, Flo Rida, and more.

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