Race Date: July 5th, 2025

Event Highlights

🏃‍♂️ Scenic Course: Run along the picturesque Venice Beach coastline, with stunning views of the ocean and city landmarks.

🎉 Vibrant Atmosphere: Soak in the positivity and encouragement from fellow runners and cheer squads.

🏅  Finisher Medals: Celebrate your achievement with a medal designed to capture the essence of Santa Monica.

👟 Inclusive Distances: Choose from 5K, 10K , Half Marathon distances to match your running goals.
📸 Photo Ops: Capture your memories with fun photo stations along the course and at the finish line.

🍴 Post-Race Goodies: Enjoy refreshments and snacks to refuel after your run.

Why Join Us?

The Venice Beach Good Vibes race is more than just a run—it's an experience! 

Get ready to run under the enchanting beauty of the Flower Moon in scenic Venice Beach! This race offers breathtaking ocean views, a supportive community, and a unique opportunity to celebrate spring in full bloom. Whether you're tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, this event promises good vibes, a well-organized course, and a memorable experience.
📍 Location:  – 1 Windward Ave, Venice Beach, CA
📅 Date: Saturday May 10, 2025

 
Get ready to experience Venice Beach like never before! Good Vibes Venice Beach isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of community, movement, and iconic SoCal energy.
Presented by Race Ready Athletics in collaboration with Aztlan Athletics, this event blends the spirit of the legendary Venice Beach Pier Run with the uplifting energy of CaliFlow vibes. It’s your chance to preview the course, connect with other runners, and feel the magic of Venice come alive. 🌊🏃‍♀️💫
Whether you’re chasing a goal or flowing with the tide, this course offers a large loop through the Venice Boardwalk and miles of oceanfront beauty with two water stations, palm-lined views, and plenty of photo ops.  Experience running across the waves on the Venice Beach Pier!! 
 
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
✔  Finisher Medals for all participants
📸 Free Race Day Photos – Capture your CaliFlow moment!
🎶 Live DJ & music at the finish line
💧 Water & electrolyte stations on course
🌕 Popsicles at the Finish Line
 
⏰ Bib Pick-Up & Start Times:
📍 Race Ready Athletics Tent near 1 Windward Ave Venice CA 90261

HALF MARATHON
🕠 Bib Pick-Up: 5:30 AM –7:15 AM
🏁 Start Time: 6:15 AM  is Half Marathon
✨  5K, 10K Start Time is  7:15 AM
🎯 Course closes at 9:30 AM ( no exceptions)
 
🚗 Parking Info – Stress-Free & Close to the Action!
There is plenty of street parking available for our half marathoners starting at 6:15. Do not park in any of the nearby lots other than the city lot at 2100 Ocean Front Walk. You will be towed. Metered street parking is where you should park.
 
Public parking is available at the City Lot (2100 Ocean Front Walk)—opens at 6 AM. All-day rates range from $5 to $9. 3 to 4 min walk to start line
 
☀️ Safety, Weather & Vibes:
✔ Morning foot traffic is minimal
✔ Active security on the boardwalk
✔ Event setup is near the Venice Police Substation
✔ Rain or shine (unless, of course, we’re dealing with zombies)
Click here to see a list of fun things to do while visiting Venice Beach
🏁 Let’s get those good vibes flowing

Whether you’re here for a fast finish, a fun vibe, or the Love of Running, this race is your moment to shine.
Come run Venice the way it was meant to be—safe, vibrant, and full of community spirit.