Conquer The Pier
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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K
Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K is a summer road running event held in Venice, California on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The course runs along and across the Venice Beach Pier, with the start and finish located next to the Muscle Beach area about 600 yards out over the water. Runners cover the entire pier during the 5K course.
The event includes multiple race options:
- 5K
- Top Dog (Love Your Pet Division) - no shirt included
Race-day services and festival features listed for the event include a commemorative race shirt, a die-cast finisher medal, free downloadable race photos, a live DJ, a finish line festival, a beer garden, participant awards, and a vendor expo with sponsor giveaways. Packet pickup is available the day before at REI in Marina Del Rey.
Parking guidance is provided; recommended public lots are the South Lot at 2100 Ocean Front Walk, the North Lot at 300 Ocean Front Walk, and the Pier Lot at 3100 Washington Boulevard. Free street parking may be possible for early arrivals.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation to support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center. The event is organized by Aztlan Athletics and lists City of Los Angeles Recreation & Parks and the Los Angeles Parks Foundation among sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
