Close Encounters of the Finish Line - Alien 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 6:15AM PDT
- Location Venice Beach, California
- Price $27.49 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable cosmic adventure at the "Close Encounters of the Finish Line - Alien 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon"! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 27, 2025, as Venice Beach in Los Angeles transforms into a vibrant intergalactic playground. Participants can choose from three exhilarating race distances: 5K, 10K, or a challenging half marathon, all set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk.
This alien-themed beach run is not just about the miles; it's a celebration of movement, community, and creativity. Costumes are highly encouraged, so don your best extraterrestrial attire and join fellow runners for a day filled with fun, laughter, and epic photo opportunities. Expect live music from a DJ pumping out interstellar beats, custom finisher medals, and plenty of hydration stations to keep you energized as you dash through this scenic course. Whether you're sprinting from space invaders or enjoying a leisurely stroll, this event promises an experience that’s light-years beyond the ordinary. Don’t miss out on this out-of-this-world event where Venice Beach goes galactic!
This alien-themed beach run is not just about the miles; it's a celebration of movement, community, and creativity. Costumes are highly encouraged, so don your best extraterrestrial attire and join fellow runners for a day filled with fun, laughter, and epic photo opportunities. Expect live music from a DJ pumping out interstellar beats, custom finisher medals, and plenty of hydration stations to keep you energized as you dash through this scenic course. Whether you're sprinting from space invaders or enjoying a leisurely stroll, this event promises an experience that’s light-years beyond the ordinary. Don’t miss out on this out-of-this-world event where Venice Beach goes galactic!
Organiser's Description
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FINISH LINE AN ALIEN-THEMED BEACH RUN!
START LINE: 1 WINDWARD AVE, VENICE BEACH, CA 90291
DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED | OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD VIBES GUARANTEED
GET READY FOR A RACE THATS TOTALLY OUT OF THIS WORLD! CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FINISH LINE IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE BEACH RUNITS A COSMIC COLLISION OF RUNNING, FUN, AND INTERGALACTIC PHOTO OPS. SPARKLES
ALIENS ARE TOUCHING DOWN ON THE VENICE SHORELINE, AND THEYRE BRINGING GOOD VIBES WITH THEM. WHETHER YOU'RE SPRINTING FROM SPACE INVADERS OR JUST CRUISING THROUGH THE GALAXY (AKA THE BOARDWALK), THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING MOVEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND IMAGINATION.
EXPECT EPIC PHOTO OPS, COSTUMED CREATURES, AND FINISH LINE FUN THATS LIGHTYEARS BEYOND ORDINARY.
WHY YOULL LOVE IT:
CHECK MARK CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
TONS OF ALIEN-THEMED PHOTO OPS UFO LANDINGS, GALACTIC BACKDROPS & MORE!
LIVE DJ PUMPING INTERSTELLAR BEATS AT THE FINISH LINE
WATER & ELECTROLYTE STATIONS ON COURSE
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED PRIZES FOR THE MOST CREATIVE HUMANS & EXTRATERRESTRIALS
THE COURSE:
A FLAT, FAST, SCENIC LOOP ALONG THE ICONIC VENICE BEACH BOARDWALK AND BEACH PATH, WITH VIEWS FOR MILES AND TWO WATER STATIONS TO KEEP YOU FUELED AS YOU DASH FROM DIMENSION TO DIMENSION.
CHOOSE BETWEEN 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON
FULLY MARKED COURSE
STROLLER & WALKER-FRIENDLY
GREAT FOR ALL PACES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS
ALARM CLOCK BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES:
RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR 1 WINDWARD AVE
HALF MARATHON
BIB PICK-UP: 5:30 AM 6:15 AM
START TIME: 6:15 AM
SPARKLES EARLY START OPTION AT 6:00 AM AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
COURSE CLOSES AT 9:30 AM
10K & 5K
BIB PICK-UP: 6:30 AM 7:30 AM
START TIME: 7:30 AM
PARKING INFO SMOOTH LANDING FOR YOUR SPACECRAFT
RESERVE VIP PARKING JUST A FEW HUNDRED FEET FROM THE START LINE FOR ONLY $15 (PAID IN ADVANCE VIA VENMO OR ZELLE).
CHECK MARK BUTTON VALID UNTIL 9:30 AM
CHECK MARK BUTTON PICK UP PASS RACE MORNING OR PRINT AT HOME
CITY LOT (2100 OCEAN FRONT WALK) ALSO AVAILABLE OPENS AT 6 AM, $5$9 FOR ALL-DAY PARKING
STOPWATCH JUST A 34 MINUTE WALK TO THE START
TO RESERVE VIP PARKING, EMAIL [email protected]
SAFETY & SPACE WEATHER:
CHECK MARK MORNING FOOT TRAFFIC IS MINIMAL
CHECK MARK SECURITY ALONG THE BOARDWALK
CHECK MARK EVENT TAKES PLACE NEXT TO THE VENICE POLICE SUBSTATION
CHECK MARK RAIN OR SHINE (UNLESS THE MOTHERSHIP SAYS OTHERWISE)
BEAM YOURSELF TO THE START LINE
WHETHER YOURE HERE TO RACE, ROAM THE GALAXY, OR POSE WITH SPACE CREATURES ON THE BEACHTHIS EVENT IS FOR YOU.
DONT MISS CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FINISH LINEVENICE BEACH IS GOING GALACTIC!
START LINE: 1 WINDWARD AVE, VENICE BEACH, CA 90291
DATE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED | OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD VIBES GUARANTEED
GET READY FOR A RACE THATS TOTALLY OUT OF THIS WORLD! CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FINISH LINE IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE BEACH RUNITS A COSMIC COLLISION OF RUNNING, FUN, AND INTERGALACTIC PHOTO OPS. SPARKLES
ALIENS ARE TOUCHING DOWN ON THE VENICE SHORELINE, AND THEYRE BRINGING GOOD VIBES WITH THEM. WHETHER YOU'RE SPRINTING FROM SPACE INVADERS OR JUST CRUISING THROUGH THE GALAXY (AKA THE BOARDWALK), THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING MOVEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND IMAGINATION.
EXPECT EPIC PHOTO OPS, COSTUMED CREATURES, AND FINISH LINE FUN THATS LIGHTYEARS BEYOND ORDINARY.
WHY YOULL LOVE IT:
CHECK MARK CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
TONS OF ALIEN-THEMED PHOTO OPS UFO LANDINGS, GALACTIC BACKDROPS & MORE!
LIVE DJ PUMPING INTERSTELLAR BEATS AT THE FINISH LINE
WATER & ELECTROLYTE STATIONS ON COURSE
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED PRIZES FOR THE MOST CREATIVE HUMANS & EXTRATERRESTRIALS
THE COURSE:
A FLAT, FAST, SCENIC LOOP ALONG THE ICONIC VENICE BEACH BOARDWALK AND BEACH PATH, WITH VIEWS FOR MILES AND TWO WATER STATIONS TO KEEP YOU FUELED AS YOU DASH FROM DIMENSION TO DIMENSION.
CHOOSE BETWEEN 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON
FULLY MARKED COURSE
STROLLER & WALKER-FRIENDLY
GREAT FOR ALL PACES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS
ALARM CLOCK BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES:
RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR 1 WINDWARD AVE
HALF MARATHON
BIB PICK-UP: 5:30 AM 6:15 AM
START TIME: 6:15 AM
SPARKLES EARLY START OPTION AT 6:00 AM AVAILABLE BY REQUEST
COURSE CLOSES AT 9:30 AM
10K & 5K
BIB PICK-UP: 6:30 AM 7:30 AM
START TIME: 7:30 AM
PARKING INFO SMOOTH LANDING FOR YOUR SPACECRAFT
RESERVE VIP PARKING JUST A FEW HUNDRED FEET FROM THE START LINE FOR ONLY $15 (PAID IN ADVANCE VIA VENMO OR ZELLE).
CHECK MARK BUTTON VALID UNTIL 9:30 AM
CHECK MARK BUTTON PICK UP PASS RACE MORNING OR PRINT AT HOME
CITY LOT (2100 OCEAN FRONT WALK) ALSO AVAILABLE OPENS AT 6 AM, $5$9 FOR ALL-DAY PARKING
STOPWATCH JUST A 34 MINUTE WALK TO THE START
TO RESERVE VIP PARKING, EMAIL [email protected]
SAFETY & SPACE WEATHER:
CHECK MARK MORNING FOOT TRAFFIC IS MINIMAL
CHECK MARK SECURITY ALONG THE BOARDWALK
CHECK MARK EVENT TAKES PLACE NEXT TO THE VENICE POLICE SUBSTATION
CHECK MARK RAIN OR SHINE (UNLESS THE MOTHERSHIP SAYS OTHERWISE)
BEAM YOURSELF TO THE START LINE
WHETHER YOURE HERE TO RACE, ROAM THE GALAXY, OR POSE WITH SPACE CREATURES ON THE BEACHTHIS EVENT IS FOR YOU.
DONT MISS CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE FINISH LINEVENICE BEACH IS GOING GALACTIC!
Close Encounters of the Finish Line - Alien 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
