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Asking about a 5 k near me? On the day of the marathon, you should eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of water. You’ll also want to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Before the race starts, you should warm up by doing some light exercises, such as jumping jacks or jogging in place.
During the race, you should focus on your breathing and try to maintain a consistent pace. If you start to feel tired, slow down your pace or walk for a brief period of time.
After you finish the marathon, you should drink plenty of fluids and eat some carbohydrates. You may also want to take a warm bath or shower. You should also be sure to celebrate your accomplishment! A 5k marathon is a great accomplishment, and you should be proud of yourself.
The Santa to the Sea 5K, is a flat, fast and festive course. Many runners have established their personal record here, and continue to return. The 5K is also a great race for beginners. We see more first-timers every year, many of whom return to run the Half or Quarter Marathon in following years. Additionally, it’s a perfect race for families of all ages to run together and celebrate a great accomplishment.
**The 5K Course is an “Open” course, please be aware of cars crossing at anytime and obey all Oxnard PD/STTS Staff/Volunteer and Course Marshal instructions.
The 5K STARTS and FINISHES at Marine Emporium Landing (3600 Cabezone Cir, Oxnard CA 93035) in Channel Islands Harbor. After the Start immediately turn right onto Harbor, then left onto Los Feliz. The race course goes right along Sunset Lane to Mandalay Beach Rd. Runners will turn left onto Mandalay Beach Rd and follow it around to Falkirk Ave. Then Left through the Oxnard Beach Park parking lot and back onto the side walk, where runners will loop around and merge onto the Half/Quarter Marathon route and head back to cheering crowds at the Finish Line.
*Course is subject to change without notice
There are 2 Aid Stations out on the Santa to the Sea 5K course. The first one comes at the turnaround point at mile 1.4, while the second Aid Station is slightly before mile 2.5 at Los Feliz and Sunset. Water will be provided at the Start Line/Finish Line as well.
Aid Stations will have water and electrolytes at every location.
-All runners will receive a collectible finisher’s medal and t-shirt.-
-Are given to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5K.
-Are given to the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5K.
-Age Groups are: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
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Restrooms will be located at the Start Line/Finish Line. Out on course restrooms will be located every Aid Station except the last one on Los Feliz and Sunset.
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