Course Details
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Start Time: The 5K will start at 7:15 AM
Karhu "Beat the Bear" 5K
The first 10 runners who "Beat the Karhu Bear" during the 5K and cross the finish line before the Bear will be presented with a coupon good for a FREE pair of Karhu running shoes of their choice.
Karhu Beat the Bear - Watch the Video
Course Description
The Karhu 5K will take place amidst miles of inspiring ocean views and finish at Lagoon Park in Playa del Rey.
View the course map - click here
Parking Directions
The Karhu 5K starts at the north end of Dockweiler Beach in Playa Del Rey. Playa Del Rey is north of Manhattan Beach and just south of Marina Del Rey.
From the Westside: Take Lincoln to Jefferson Blvd. Left on Culver Blvd. Left on Pershing Dr. Right on Imperial Hwy. Enter Dockweiler State Beach.
From 405: Merge onto 105 Westbound. Take to Beach. Drive straight into Dockweiler State Beach.
Parking cost $8.00
Average Temperature
Average low: 49, Average high 67; 2-7 degrees cooler by the beach.Mile Markers & Split Times
Each mile marker will have a large clock displaying the "gun time" of the event.Event Status System
An Event Status System will be displayed at each mile marker indicating the status of the race based on the current course and weather conditions:Green – "Normal" - Good conditions; runners/walkers should be alert and enjoy the race.
Yellow – "Caution" - Less than ideal conditions; runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.
Red – "Dangerous" - Potentially dangerous conditions;
- Heat - runners/walkers should slow down and drink plenty of water.
- Lighting/Hail/Tornado - runners/walkers should take cover at the closest shelter until the course is reopened.
Black – "Cancelled" - Extreme dangerous conditions; Event cancelled, participation stopped – runners/walkers should stop, seek shelter and follow instructions from race staff, volunteers, and public safety officials.
Aid Stations
There will be water and Gatorade (Gatorade Endurance Formula) stations along the course and at the start/finish. All Aid Stations on the course will have personnel and portable toilets located nearby.Restroom Facilities
Portable toilets will be added in locations throughout the course. The portable toilets will be located near each aid station.
Course Closings
For your safety and for the timely reopen of the streets to vehicular traffic, you must reach key locations by specified times or you will be required to take transportation provided.
• Partial lane closures will be utilized. Please stay inside the cones and obey all public safety officers and course marshals.
PLEASE DO NOT START EARLY! Traffic and safety rules prohibit early starts. Early starters will be eliminated from the Official Results.
