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Support Heal the Bay this Sunday, May 4th, by joining the Santa Monica Classic Run and exploring the Expo at the Santa Monica Pier at the 3rd Annual Santa Monica Classic and Expo.

This Sunday morning you can join with other Santa Monica Classic runners on a scenic course, get training and nutrition trips from Nike Club Run LA, enjoy giveways and learn about Heal the Bay and ways you can help keep our coastal waters safe and clean.

The 5K/10K Runs:

Since all net proceeds from the Santa Monica Classic go to Heal the Bay, participants will be helping our coastal environment while enjoying spectacular 10k and 5k runs.

The courses will take runners from 2600 Barnard Way on the world-famous Santa Monica Beach up Main Street and through the winding streets of San Vicente Blvd. Participants will cross the finish line atop the picturesque Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K participants will enjoy:
• Nike Club Run LA pre-run training program.
• Spectacular, scenic point-point course finishing at the Santa Monica Pier.
• Complementary Nike Dri-Fit technical shirt.
• Prizes for three person co-ed teams in the 10K Corporate Challenge.
• Post-race relaxation/recovery area at the Expo on the Pier.
• Help raise money and awareness for Heal the Bay!
The Expo:
Located on the Santa Monica Pier, the Expo is a great place to relax and recover after the event:
• Refresh with cold drinks from Whole Foods.
• Pick up your Nike Dri-Fit technical shirts after the finish.
• Download your Nike Plus System stats.
• Get you running gait analysis from Phase IV.
• Learn more about Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

For additional details and to register, visit www.santamonicaclassic.com. Runners that register will have the option to take advantage of an introductory Heal the Bay membership.