Venice Beach Half Marathon
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Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k : Event overview
The Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k takes place on May 16, 2027 in Santa Monica, California. The event is based at 2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405 and uses routes along the Venice Beach area, including the Venice Beach Boardwalk and Windward Circle.
Multiple race waves cover a range of distances and age groups. Distances offered include:
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 3 miles 5k Course
- about 1 mile One Mile Junior Dash (ages 10 to 18)
- about 1 mile One Mile Family Dash (run or walk along the Venice Beach Boardwalk)
- short kids course Kids Grunion Run around Windward Circle; start and finish under the Venice Sign
Registration fees are published for each wave; listed amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees. Example fees at Tier 1 pricing are $124 for the half marathon, $49 for the 5k, $24 for each one mile dash, and $29 for the Kids Grunion Run.
The event also supports a School Fund with a stated fundraising goal of $25,000; the fund shows a current raised amount and progress toward that goal. The organizer maintains an event website named runvenicebeach.com for additional event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
