58th Hermosa Beach John Hales Memorial Sand n' Strand Run

The Sand & Strand Run is now celebrating its 58th year and is the second longest continuous running race in Los Angeles County. This run boasts community appeal with its course design 55% Sand and 45% Strand. Come run the 2.5 mile loop around Hermosa Beach, or two loops for the 5.0 mile, or both, for a great workout!

Schedule of Events: 

6:30 AM - On-site Registration

8:00 AM - 2.5 Mile Run

9:30 AM - 5.0 Mile Run

10:30 AM - Kids Mini runs Under 6 - 50 Meters

10:45 AM 6-8 Age 100 Meters

11:00 AM 9-10 Age 200 Meters

Awards: 

- Run numbers and t-shirts can be picked up at the check-in area before your run. (Arrive early

and warm up!)

- 1st-3rd place medals are given after the 2.5 & 5 mile runs for all male and female age divisions.

- All runners 10 and under will receive a finish ribbon and t-shirt regardless of place result.

- Sand King/Queen Division—Awards in combined 2.5 and 5.0 Mile Runs based on each run’s individual overall finish. For example, a seventh place finish in the 2.5 Mile Run, followed by a tenth place finish in the 5 Mile Run, would earn a 17 ranking (7th & 10th). Awards will be given for first five male, first five female finishers (no age divisions in combined run).

Registration:

Online:  Register on Active.com "Sand & Strand"  

Last day to register online: Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Mail: Completed registration forms with payment must be received by Friday, February 10, 2012.

Checks payable to: HBSS PROJECTtouch

710 Pier Ave.

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Download & Print the PDF race registration file here. 

On-site event day:  Registration will be accepted withan increased fee of $5.

For more information call: 310.379.5206

Course Layout:  

55% Sand and 45% Strand. Run begins on the north side of the Hermosa Beach Pier at shoreline and finishes on the south side of the Pier see map.