
Multi Race Challenges
Multi Race Challenges
Join us in celebrating your achievements with our exclusive challenge medals! Designed for participants eager to tackle multiple races, these unique medals serve as a testament to your dedication and perseverance. Explore below for detailed information about our challenge medal options and showcase your accomplishments like never before! 2026 challenge medal designs will be shared at a later date.
Conquer LA
The Conquer LA challenge returns every year and starts with the Santa Monica Classic 10K! Whether you're building up to your first marathon or you've run a dozen, this challenge is the perfect way to get training and have a great time in the process. You'll get a medal for each race and a special Conquer LA Challenge medal at the end of the LA Marathon, earning yourself the ultimate bragging rights!
Triple 5K Tour of LA
The Triple 5K Tour of LA returns every year and starts with the Santa Monica Classic 5K! Challenge yourself to get better with each race, or run with your loved ones for the fun of it. Participate in three 5Ks at the Santa Monica Classic 5K, Rose Bowl 5K, and LA 5K and earn four medals in total - one for each of them and then a special challenge medal after you finish the LA 5K!
LA Double Play
Conquer double races over two days to earn the LA Double Play challenge medal! This medal returns every year by participating in the Saturday LA 5K and the Sunday Los Angeles Marathon or Charity Half Marathon! You'll earn three medals: one from the 5K, one from the LA Marathon or Charity Half Marathon, and then a special challenge medal you'll receive at the LA Marathon finish line.
Kids Run LA
Sign up your child for the Kids Run LA challenge and watch them shine with pride as they earn a unique challenge medal! This exclusive medal is awarded to all young athletes aged 3-8 who complete the three qualifying races. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and fostering a love for fitness!
FAQs
Challenge Medals are additional medals earned for participating in specific combinations of races in specific orders.
We have the following Challenge Medals:
Conquer LA:
Santa Monica Classic 10K – September 7, 2025
Rose Bowl Half Marathon - January 18, 2026
Los Angeles Marathon - March 8, 2026
Triple 5K Tour of LA:
Santa Monica Classic 5K – September 7, 2025
Rose Bowl 5K - January 18, 2026
LA 5K - March 7, 2026
LA Double Play:
LA 5K - March 7, 2026
Los Angeles Marathon - March 8, 2026
LA Kids Run Challenge:
Santa Monica Classic Kids Run - September 7, 2025
Rose Bowl Kids Run - January 18, 2026
LA Kids Run - March 7, 2026
You must complete these events for each Challenge medal this season.
Conquer LA:
Santa Monica Classic 10K – September 7, 2025
Rose Bowl Half Marathon - January 18, 2026
Los Angeles Marathon - March 8, 2026
Triple 5K Tour of LA:
Santa Monica Classic 5K – September 7, 2025
Rose Bowl 5K - January 18, 2026
LA 5K - March 7, 2026
LA Double Play:
LA 5K - March 7, 2026
Los Angeles Marathon - March 8, 2026
LA Kids Run Challenge:
Santa Monica Classic Kids Run - September 7, 2025
Rose Bowl Kids Run - January 18, 2026
LA Kids Run - March 7, 2026
You will pick up the Conquer LA challenge medal in the secure zone after you finish the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon.
You will pick up your Triple 5K Tour of LA challenge medal in the secure zone after you finish the 2026 LA 5K.
You will pick up the LA Double Play challenge medal in the secure zone after you finish the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon.
You pick up the Kids Run Challenge medal in the secure zone after your child finishes the 2026 LA Kids Run.
Be sure to register with the same name, email address, and birth date for all medals. You can check your registration status for any event by logging into your Active account at myevents.active.com. If you see all the events listed there you’re all set, if you are missing an event and believe you are registered for the missing event please email us at Solutions@mccourtfoundation.org
- Yes with some important things to call out.
- You cannot complete both the Santa Monica Classic 5K and 10K at the race. You will need to buy both bibs and only participate in the 10K distance. You will then complete the 5K at your own time. It is NOT virtual participation and we will NOT mail you your finisher medal. You will not receive a finish time for the Santa Monica Classic 5K.
- You cannot complete both the Rose Bowl 5K and Half Marathon at the race. You will need to buy both bibs and only participate in the Half Marathon distance. You will then complete the 5K at your own time. It is NOT virtual participation and we will not mail you your finisher medal. You will need to pick up your bib at bib pick up and pick up your finisher medal at the race.