Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

5K Venice Beach - Saturday, July 19th

🚨 CONQUER THE PIER
🏁 Venice Beach 5K 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Ca 90261
📅 Saturday July 18th | 🎉 6:30 AM Packet Pickup
📍 Run Over the Venice Beach Pier 

Start and Finish in the same location

 
🌊 RUN ACROSS THE OCEAN (okay, the pier... but it feels epic)
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:
➤ Fast + flat 5K at 8:30 AM

 
🫶 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:
🔥 Commemorative race shirt (new design every year!)
🏅 Die-cast finisher medal
📸 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.
Recommended lots:
• South Lot – 2100 Ocean Front Walk
• North Lot – 300 Ocean Front Walk
• Pier Lot – 3100 Washington Blvd

street parking if you’re early enough!
 
🎉 This is not just a race — it’s a summer celebration on the pier.

Don’t miss out on a 5K that’s 100% worth it.Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and help support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center.
[www.LAParksFoundation.org]

📲 Register Here

Training, racing, or just vibing in your race tee — tag us so we can hype you up! Follow along and let’s run this journey together.

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🏁 Conquer the Pier 5K
📍 1800 Ocean Front Walk Venice Beach, CA 90292
🗓️ Saturday, July 19th
🎉 Fast, flat, and full of ocean energy!

 
📦 Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Friday, July 18
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 REI – Marina del Rey
4655 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Skip the stress on race morning and grab your bib + shirt the day before!
Can’t make it? No problem — same-day pickup is available.

 
🎽 Race Day Bib Pickup
📍 Near Start/Finish:
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, CA 90292
⏰ Opens at 6:30 AM

 
🏃‍♀️ Race Details
🕗 5K Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Start & Finish 1800 Ocean Front Walk 
🌊 Yes, you’ll actually run over the ocean on the pier!
Depending on crowd size, we may have multiple wave starts. You’ll be notified via email if that applies.

🗺️ Course Overview:
Start at 1800 Ocean Front Walk and head toward the Venice Pier.
➤ At the Pier Parking Lot, turn right and run all the way out to the end of the Venice Pier and back.
➤ Once off the pier, turn left back onto the boardwalk (same path you entered on).
➤ Run past the finish line and continue down the boardwalk toward Aloha Brothers Surf School near Ale House.
➤ Make a U-turn, veer left into Windward Plaza, and finish strong at the arch!

💧 One on-course water station will be available at the halfway point.

 
📸 Photos & Timing
Chip-timed event — wear your bib on the front!
2 on-course photographers capturing every moment
Photos will be posted within 72 hours on the registration page
 
🌮🍺 Beer & Taco Garden
Opens at 10:00 AM
Pre-purchase your taco + beer combo or grab just tacos at the finish line festival.

 
🚗 Parking Tips
Venice fills up fast — plan to arrive early!

Recommended lots:

South Lot – 2100 Ocean Front Walk
North Lot – 300 Ocean Front Walk
Pier Lot – 3100 Washington Blvd
Free street parking available if you're early enough!
 
🫶 Bring the fam. Make memories.
Whether you're racing, walking, or just soaking up the good vibes — this is how you do a beach day right.

See you at the start line!