Venice Beach Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k is set for May 17, 2026 in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA. The event includes multiple race waves for the main distances and several community runs for younger participants. The Kids Grunion Run is a run or walk around Windward Circle with the start and finish under the Venice Sign. The Family Dash takes place along the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
Races, fees and fundraising
Distances offered:
- 13.1 miles Half marathon
- 3 miles 5k
- About 1 mile Junior Dash for ages 10 to 18
- About 1 mile Family Dash (run or walk)
- Short course Kids Grunion Run around Windward Circle
Registration shows tiered prices. Early or block prices listed include $120 and $165 for the half marathon, $45 and $60 for the 5k, and $25 for the Junior Dash, Family Dash, and Kids Grunion Run. The event also runs a School Fund; the fund total listed is $460.55 with a goal of $25,000 (about 2% raised). Broadway Elementary School is listed among fundraising teams with a recorded amount raised. Contact is listed as Customer Service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
