Operation Jack Marathon
Playa del Rey, CA
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The Operation Jack Marathon, a morning-after-Christmas tradition, is back for the ninth time in 2019, running along the beach with views of the mountains. Increasing participation and inclusiveness is always a goal of Operation Jack, so we’re continuing with the 5K to give more people an opportunity. Don’t miss your … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Dec 26):
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| H (°F) | 58 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 |
| L (°F) | 50 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 46 |
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Terrific Small Race for a Good Cause.
This is a small race with a big heart. The races at all distances are very well organized, and well-supported. Friendly race staff and volunteers. The course is flat and … MORE
This is a small race with a big heart. The races at all distances are very well organized, and well-supported. Friendly race staff and volunteers. The course is flat and scenic with frequent, well-stocked aid stations. Race medals, shirts and age group awards are high quality and well-designed. This race supports autism charities. Generous food provided at the end of the event. I would definitely run this race again.
Year End Challenge Medal
This is apart of the CA Running Series (races all over CA). Nice flat course. Mostly an out and back. Cute medal. Small but well stocked aid stations. MORE
This is apart of the CA Running Series (races all over CA).
Nice flat course. Mostly an out and back. Cute medal. Small but well stocked aid stations.
Race with a view of beach and planes
A nice small race where you run on the beach path through Dockweiler Beach to Ballona Wetlands, then back towards El Segundo Beach, then back to the start. Not many … MORE
A nice small race where you run on the beach path through Dockweiler Beach to Ballona Wetlands, then back towards El Segundo Beach, then back to the start. Not many spectators and aid stations were sparse, but you have views of the beach, sand and planes taking off from LAX to keep your attention. This race was a medal race for the 2017 California Half & Full Marathon Series.
Well-organized race along Beach path
Operation Jack is a great race to run for a cause, and to it's a Boston Qualifier on an easy course, which is all on pavement and flat. Despite the … MORE
Operation Jack is a great race to run for a cause, and to it’s a Boston Qualifier on an easy course, which is all on pavement and flat. Despite the ocean views, it’s close to LA Airport and there is some noise from airplanes.