🏁 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!
