The Operation Jack Marathon & Half Marathon is back for the 7th annual running in 2016! Increasing participation and inclusiveness is always a goal of Operation Jack, so we’re continuing with the 5K to give more people an opportunity to run.
The marathon will be again be a Boston Qualifier, USATF certification ID: CA15025RS.
As always, the race will take place on December 26 at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, Calif.
Registration fees
Race 4 Free - Marathon Closed
Raise $100 and your entry is free!
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FreeJun 20 - Dec 24
Race 4 Free - Half Marathon Closed
Raise $100 and your entry is free!
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FreeJun 20 - Dec 24
Race 4 Free - 5K Closed
Raise $50 and your entry is free!
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FreeJun 20 - Dec 24
Virtual Run Closed
Can't make it to the race? Run/walk any distance you choose to support the cause and we'll send you the same medal and shirt that on-site participants receive!
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$30.00Jun 20 - Dec 24
Virtual Run 4 Free Closed
Can't make it to the race? Run/walk any distance you choose to support the cause and we'll send you the same medal and shirt that on-site participants receive! This option is free, just create a fundraising page and raise a minimum of $50. No obligation to try!
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FreeJun 20 - Dec 24
Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedJun 20 – Jun 27
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$70.00Jun 28 – Jul 31
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$75.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$85.00Oct 1 – Nov 30
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$90.00Dec 1 – Dec 24
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedJun 20 – Jun 27
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$60.00Jun 28 – Jul 31
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$65.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$75.00Oct 1 – Nov 30
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$80.00Dec 1 – Dec 24
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5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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ClosedJun 20 – Jun 27
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$25.00Jun 28 – Sep 30
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$30.00Oct 1 – Nov 30
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$35.00Dec 1 – Dec 24
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Additional Information
Race 4 Free:
Create a fundraising page and raise just $100 and your race entry is free!
Bib Pickup:
Bib pickup is race-day only at the race start area, beginning at 6 a.m.
Start Time:
7:30 a.m. Early start at 6:45 (only runners expecting to take longer than 6 hours, please)
Cutoff Time:
1:30 p.m.
Course Description:
Flat and fast 6.55-mile segment along the Pacific Ocean and Ballona Creek with snow-capped mountain views. Runners head north for 4.15 miles to the north turnaround on Ballona Creek, then head back 6.55 miles to the south turnaround in Manhattan Beach before returning 2.4 miles to the start/finish area. Full marathon runners complete the out-and-back twice.
Awards:
Top 3 overall, men/women
Top 3 age group men/women, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Aid Stations:
Every two miles on the course. Water, Gatorade, first aid. Energy gels available at mile 13 and 17.
Family Friendly:
Jog strollers are welcome! As a courtesy, though, please start towards the back of the pack.
Timing:
Chip timed.
All Participants Receive:
– Race t-shirt
– Custom 4-inch die-cut medal
– On-course support and refreshments at the finish line
Event schedule
- Mon, December 26, 2016 6:45 AM - Marathon Start - Early start (only runners expecting to take longer than 6 hours, please)
- Mon, December 26, 2016 7:30 AM - Marathon & Half Marathon Start
- Mon, December 26, 2016 8:15 AM - 5K Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sam Felsenfeld
- sam@operationjack.org
- Phone
- +1 949-292-1432
