🏅 CONQUER THE PIER 🏁 Venice Beach 5K & 1 Miler 📅 Saturday July 19th | 🎉 6:30 AM Packet Pickup 📍 Start & Finish ON the Venice Pier – 3100 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA
🌊 RUN ACROSS THE OCEAN
This is the only race that starts and finishes out over the water on the iconic Venice Beach Pier — with ocean views, salty air, and vibes for days.
🏃 Choose Your Challenge
5K: Fast + flat at 8:30 AM
1 Miler: Speedy at 10:00 AM
👨👩👧👦 Family Fun
Grab the fam. Make memories that last longer than your teen’s latest TikTok obsession. Whether you're racing, walking, or just vibing — this is a beach day done right.
🎁 WHAT YOU GET
Shirt: Commemorative race shirt (new design every year!)
Bag: Custom cinch bag
Medal: Die-cast finisher medal
Photos: Free downloadable race photos
🎶 Live DJ + finish line festival 🍻 Beer garden 🏆 Participant awards 🎊 Vendor expo + sponsor giveaways 👟 Access to the best event in Venice
🚗 PARKING TIPS
Venice fills up fast — get here early.
South Lot: 2100 Ocean Front Walk
North Lot: 300 Ocean Front Walk
Pier Lot: 3100 Washington Blvd
Street Parking: if you’re early enough!
🎉 A Summer Celebration
This is not just a race — it’s a summer celebration on the pier.
🏃♂️ Join the Fun
The Race to the Pier 1 Miler is open to both youth and adults — perfect for speedsters ready to test their pace at this popular distance. Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and help support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center.