Conquer The Pier
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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K
The event takes place on July 18, 2026, at Venice Beach, with the start and finish next to the Muscle Beach area at 1800 Ocean Front Walk. The course covers the full pier, which extends about 600 yards out over the water, and the finish line is located near the festival and vendor expo area. The event includes the Conquer The VB Pier 5K and a Run4Paws division listed as "Love Your Pet" (no shirt included).
Logistics, amenities and beneficiaries
Packet pickup is available the day before the race at REI, 4655 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. Registrations list recommended parking lots near Ocean Front Walk and Washington Blvd, including South Lot (2100 Ocean Front Walk), North Lot (300 Ocean Front Walk) and Pier Lot (3100 Washington Blvd); free street parking is noted as possible if arriving early. Participant amenities mentioned include a commemorative race shirt (with Run4Paws noted as not including a shirt), a die-cast finisher medal, free downloadable race photos, a live DJ and a finish-line festival with a beer garden, participant awards and vendor giveaways. Organizers include Aztlan Athletics, with sponsors such as the City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks and the Los Angeles Parks Foundation. Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation to support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
