Venice Beach Half Marathon
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Venice Beach Half Marathon
The Venice Beach Half Marathon is a multi-distance road running event held in Venice Beach, California. The event features a half marathon of 13.1 mile distance and additional events that run through local streets and landmarks including Abbot Kinney and the Venice Canals.
Distances offered:
- 13.1 mile half marathon
- 5K
- 1 Mile Dash
- Grunion Run (kids run)
The event includes a schedule of training runs, track workouts, and shakeout runs organized in the weeks before race day. Structured training programs for the 5K and half marathon are available through a partner organization and include optional track sessions. Advance packet pickup is available and not mandatory. The event weekend includes branded merchandise and local vendor discounts along Abbot Kinney for participants who show race bibs.
Community fundraising and school support are part of the event. A portion of sponsorship dollars is designated for local schools in Venice Beach, Mar Vista, and Marina del Rey, and donations are collected via a fiscal receiver organization for distribution after the event. Presenting and supporting sponsors include local and national organizations, and the event lists several partners that provide services and promotions for the race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
