Athletes run during the Fifth Annual Santa Monica Classic 5K/10K on Sunday, May 16, 2010. More than 4,000 people will participated in the Santa Monica Classic which raised money and awareness for Heal the Bay, an organization that keeps coastal waters safe and clean in Southern California.

(top) Georgina Martin, 3, runs on California Ave. during the inaugural Santa Monica 1k children's Widdle Wobble on Saturday, November 28, 2009. (above) Athletes run on California Ave. during the inaugural Santa Monica 5k/10k Gobble Wobble on Saturday, November 28, 2009.

(top) Athletes run on Barnard Way during the fourth annual Lexus Santa Monica 5000 on Sunday, October 11, 2009. (above) Haron Lagat, 26, who hails from Kenya, wins the fourth annual Lexus Santa Monica 5000 with a time of 14:07  on Sunday, October 11, 2009 and received a $1000.00 check. Santa Monica 5000 is sponsored by Lexus and Ed Hardy Sport, proceeds from the race will benefit Saint John’s Health Center.

Scouts from Santa Monica Pack 67 Webelos 1 participate in the Pinewood Derby  at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Last month each scout received identical kits; which included a small pine block, four plastic wheels and 4 nails. The idea was to design and sculpt the block into a car that travels down a 20-foot track as fast as possible. The rules call out maximum heights, wheelbase measurements and weight. Each scout raced their car in at least three races in elimination type competition. The Aims of Cub Scouting is to build character, learn the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging. Webeloswas  an acronym meaning Wolf, Bear, Lion, Scout. It has since come to mean "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts".

(1) Phillip Reid, 22, (number 44 in the center) who hails from San Luis Obispo, leads the pack during the Third annual Saint John's Santa Monica 5000 on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Reid came in first place in the 5K event with a time of 13:99 and won $1,500 for his first place finish, along with a $300 time bonus for breaking 14:20. Money raised from the event supports programs at the hospital.(2) Runners warm up with some stretches before the race. (3) Master Yoga Instructor Rainbeau Mars, awards Reid with the first place plaque. Saint John’s Health Center provides exceptional care to families from over 41 zip codes in Santa Monica and throughout greater Los Angeles. It is the hospital of choice for physicians with national reputations in cancer, orthopedics, cardiac care emergency care and women’s health services. Saint John’s nurses are renowned for their skill and compassion at the bedside.

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1,2,3) Swimmers run into the chilly Pacific Ocean during the 48th Annual Venice Penguin Swim on New Years Day-Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the Venice Beach Breakwater.  The 2008 Penguin Swim featured more than 80 participants, three-foot waves, and sunny 70-degree weather, with a water temperature of 55 degrees. 4) Bridget King, 23, (left) and Amanda Viola, 18, (right) bare  the cold water tempature of winter Pacific Ocean. 5) Chappie DeHaven, 38, swims ahead of the pack and wins this years 400 yard Venice Penguin Swim race with a time of five minutes and ten seconds. 6) The Venice Penguin Swim club dates back to 1958.