California · 10:15 a.m. Kids Grunion Run · 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon · 8:00 a.m. 5k Course
Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k
Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k is a 10:15 a.m. Kids Grunion Run, 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon, 8:00 a.m. 5k Course and 8:30 a.m. One Mile Junior Dash (ages 10 - 18) event held in Santa Monica, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- Race day
- May 16, 2027
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Distances
- 10:15 a.m. Kids Grunion Run, 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon, 8:00 a.m. 5k Course, 8:30 a.m. One Mile Junior Dash (ages 10 - 18)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k
A point-to-point half marathon and 5K from Santa Monica's Ocean View Park along Ocean Front Walk, past Muscle Beach, the Venice Canals and Abbot Kinney, ending at the Venice Sign. Proceeds benefit local Venice, Mar Vista and Marina del Rey schools.
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Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k: common questions
- When is the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- Where is the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k held?
- In Santa Monica, California.
- What distances does the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k offer?
- 10:15 a.m. Kids Grunion Run, 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon, 8:00 a.m. 5k Course and 8:30 a.m. One Mile Junior Dash (ages 10 - 18).
- How do I register for the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k start?
- 7:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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