Conquer The Pier
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach : overview
The event takes place on July 18, 2026 in Venice Beach, California, at 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90261. It is organized by Aztlan Athletics and includes a 5K event called Conquer The VB Pier 5K and a pet division called Run4Paws (Love Your Pet Division). Registration fees listed on the event page are $59.30 for the 5K (including a $4.30 fee) and $48.70 for Run4Paws (including a $3.70 fee). Sponsors include Aztlan Athletics, the City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks, and the Los Angeles Parks Foundation.
Course, logistics and benefits
The start and finish are next to the Muscle Beach area, and the course runs across the pier; runners cover the entire pier and the finish line is located near the festival and vendor expo area. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at REI, 4655 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. Event amenities listed for the 5K include a commemorative race shirt, a die-cast finisher medal, free downloadable race photos, a live DJ and finish-line festival, a beer garden, participant awards, and a vendor expo with sponsor giveaways; the Run4Paws division notes no shirt included. 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.