Palisades Recreational Center 851 Alma Real Drive Pacific Palisades, CA US 90272
What time does the race start?
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m. 5K & 10K start at 8:15 a.m.
Can I walk 5k?
Of course! Lots of people walk it.
What is the difference 5k and 10k run?
The 5K Course, which is the first part of the 10K course, is relatively flat and goes through the beautiful residential area of Pacific Palisades. The 10K Course then proceeds on Sunset Blvd. up a steep one-mile climb through Will Rogers State Historic Park, then back down to Sunset Blvd. Both the 5K & 10K start and finish at Palisades Recreation Center Center.
Can I switch my race preference from 10k to 5k?
You may choose to change your race, however you will need to check-in early on race day at the "solutions" table, prior to start, to request the change.
Does this race give medals at the finish?
Yes, medals are awarded to the 3 top finishers in each age group in a ceremony following the race.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes! However you are required to start at the back of the pack for safety.
Are strollers allowed?
Yes! However you are required to start at the back of the pack for safety.
Website FAQs
What is my personal page URL?
A personal URL is a shortened link to your team or personal page that you can send to friends and family in emails. A personal URL will look like this https://www.teamfriendship.org/run4friends/ben.
Can a donor add a dedication message that appears in my fundraising honor roll?
When a donor makes a donation online, s/he can enter text to appear on the fundraising honor roll. This may be the donor's name, or it could be something like "From the whole Wolf family" or "In Memory of Aunt Cathy".