Bolsa Chica Events

To register for an upcoming High Tide Runs event—whether it's the 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, or Half Marathon—just head to hightideruns.com. Click on "Sign Up for Future Events," scroll down to choose your preferred race, and then click "Register." It's as easy as that!

Our designated course completion time has been set at 3 hours and 20 minutes.   Early start of 30 extra mins is available for Half Marathoners and must be arranged in advance. 

Early Starts are by request only. You must email us in advance to set it up. 

Early start runners are not eligible for awards or placement in the official rankings of the 7 AM start time. To be included in the official rankings, you must start at the official race start time of 7 am.

For those who arrive late to the event- Half Marathon and 10 milers will not be allowed to start after 7AM. - No Exceptions

5K-10K who arrive and start late will not receive a finish time but will still get a medal.

We embrace an open-course philosophy, all runner and walkers must remain on the right side of the designated pedestrian beach path. The course elegantly follows the beach path without deviation, assuring you a seamless journey. We have two water stations strategically placed on course with water and an electrolyte beverage. 

5K, 10K Course:  

5K runners will run out and back loop to the 5K U-Turn sign for a total of 3.10 miles.

10K runners will run twice to the 5K U-Turn sign completing 2  5K laps for a total of 6.20 miles.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6402383272 

Half Marathon & 10 Miler Course: 

10 Milers will run past the 5k U-turn sign to the cones where the 2nd U-turn sign is. They will do this loop twice and complete 2 - 5 mile laps for a total of 10 miles.

Half Marathoners will complete 2 -5 mile laps. Addiitonally they will run once to the 5K U-Turn sign and complete 1- 5K lap for a total of 13.10 miles.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6402386056 

Our courses in Santa Monica, Long Beach and Bolsa Chica follow the beach path, which is a paved trail running alongside the beach, offering scenic ocean views and a smooth surface ideal for running and walking

Our course in Fountain Valley follows the sidewalk and paved path through and around the park. 

 All events are timed using gun time, which means the clock starts when the horn sounds and your time is recorded as you cross the finish line. Therefore, it is essential to wear your bib on the front of your body at all times so that the timers can see your number.

We manually record your times as you cross the finish line.

 You may store personal items with staff the High Tide Runs Tent. You must provide your own bag.

• All participants receive a well-deserved medal upon crossing the finish line because everyone is a winner.
• In our commitment to sustainability and affordability, we  not to provide race shirts to reduce landfill waste but shirts are available for purchase for an extra fee.
• Lots of free, downloadable race photos will be available the day after the event to immortalize your experience.
• Participants will also be treated to an assortment of post-race delights to commemorate their achievement.

Our laid-back, fun events do not include an awards ceremony. However, we do offer first-place medals to the top male and female finishers in each distance.

Sorry, but there are NO REFUNDS. No Deferals, No TRANSFERS- No EXCEPTIONS. You are encouraged to purchase the additional race insurance offered by Fansheild to in case you need to cancel your race for any reason.

Bib Pick Up: 6:00 am near the start line- 

 We have two start times. 

Half Marathon/ 10 mile  Start Time: 7:00 am  

5k, 10k,  Start Time:  7:30 am

Start Location: Roughly 200 yards south of Warner Ave. where it dead-ends at the beach. 

Look for the High Tides tent

The street address is the entrance to the State Beach, which is over a mile south of the start/finish line at 

17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.

If you enter the beach here you will have to pay and then you will drive north until you reach the final section of the beach parking lots. You will see our tents when you are there and you wont be able to continue north past our event without leaving the beach lot.

Another landmark you can point your GPS to is Jack in the Box at 

17243 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Jack in the Box is next to a free parking lot that is less than 300 yards north of our start/finish line.

Driving in to the State Beach can cost up to $20, a little less in winter.

There is a free parking at 

17199 2nd St, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

This lot fills up early.

You can also find limited free parking on the street in Sunset Beach, which is a short walk or warm up jog away.

We do not recommend parking in the shopping center on the other side of PCH where the gas station is. That is for customers of those stores and restaurants.

At High Tide Runs, we believe in embracing the unpredictable beauty of nature, raindrops and all! 

Will the race still happen? Absolutely! Rain or shine, our event is on. We NEVER cancel a race. We’ve got our own dance moves for the raindrops, and we're ready to celebrate with you.

Will I get wet if it rains? Well, there's a good chance you might!  Isn't that part of the adventure? Pack your rain gear, bring a plastic poncho, and let’s make some unforgettable memories in the rain.

In the words of a wise puddle jumper, "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." So, lace up your shoes, rain or shine, and let’s make this event a splash!

Headphones: Our course is open. You must keep your headphones on low to hear pedestrians and footsteps around you. 

Hydtation packs, belts and bottles are allowed

Who's invited to our events? Everyone!

High Tide Runs embraces a true spirit of inclusion. Our races are a tapestry of individuals, woven together by their passion for movement. Age, speed, and experience matter not – if you're eager to be part of the journey, you're already one of us.

Yes, you can make changes to your event prior to race day and at bib pickup. Just inform the staff when you arrive. We understand that circumstances can change during the race, so downgrading to another event is completely acceptable! Just be sure to let us know when you cross the finish line so your time and distance can be properly recorded.

Absolutely! Along the course, you'll find two well-stocked water stations equipped with refreshing water and replenishing electrolyte beverages as well as first aid essentials and sunscreen upon request for your comfort and safety. While we've got everything covered, including hydration and protection, we don't provide gels, so be sure to bring your own if you need them.

Yes,  the course  is marked with chalk, flags, and signs.

We welcome all stroller runners! There's no need to register your child in a stroller. Just ensure that your bib number is placed in a visible location on either you or the stroller. We don't want you to miss out on your finish time or all the amazing race photos due to an obscured bib number.

Yes, yes, and yes! We believe in fostering good habits from an early age and love seeing youngsters on the course. However, a parent or legal guardian will need to sign a waiver for minor children.

If your child is in a stroller, registration is not required. However, if your little one will be running in the race, they must be registered as a participant.

Race results will be available on RunSignup, the same page you registered on, by 6 PM on the day of the event. You can easily access this page by clicking the logo in your race confirmation email. 

Still having trouble finding the registration page? Visit hightideruns.com and click on the event logo

Photos will be available the following day on the same page. Once all photos are ready, we will send a participant email with a link to view them.

Yes, same-day race registration is available for $45 for all distances. Payment can be made via cash, Venmo, or Zelle. You may also register on RunSignUp on the same day.

Registered runners can pace each other, but having an unregistered person pace you is not allowed. 

While the course is open to the public and anyone can run on the beach path, unregistered runners (bandits) will not be tolerated. 

Banditing a race by running without proper registration or with a fake or borrowed bib is considered cheating and theft. This behavior undermines the integrity of the event and disadvantages those who follow the rules. Bandits will be removed by our security team.

Absolutely! We love volunteers! As a thank you, you'll enjoy delicious snacks, coffee, be part of the action and excitement of working a race, and earn a free entry into any upcoming High Tides Run.