Close Encounters of the Finish Line - Alien 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Venice Beach, California
- Price $27.49 - $38.09
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the "Close Encounters of the Finish Line" event on Sunday, April 27, 2025! This alien-themed running extravaganza takes place at the iconic Muscle Beach in Venice, Los Angeles, offering participants a chance to race along the breathtaking Santa Monica beachfront. Choose from three exciting distances: a 5K, 10K, or a challenging Half Marathon, all set to start at 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, costumes are highly encouraged, making this an event where creativity shines as bright as the California sun!
As you cross the finish line, you’ll be rewarded with an exclusive UFO medal and a stylish race shirt, all while creating memories that are truly out of this world. With a focus on inclusivity and community, this event welcomes everyone—from runners and walkers to families with strollers. So gather your friends, embrace the extraterrestrial spirit, and prepare for a cosmic journey that promotes health, wellness, and positive vibes. Don’t miss out on this intergalactic experience—register today and let’s make history together at the "Close Encounters of the Finish Line!"
As you cross the finish line, you’ll be rewarded with an exclusive UFO medal and a stylish race shirt, all while creating memories that are truly out of this world. With a focus on inclusivity and community, this event welcomes everyone—from runners and walkers to families with strollers. So gather your friends, embrace the extraterrestrial spirit, and prepare for a cosmic journey that promotes health, wellness, and positive vibes. Don’t miss out on this intergalactic experience—register today and let’s make history together at the "Close Encounters of the Finish Line!"
Organiser's Description
PREPARE FOR AN INTERGALACTIC ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER! JOIN US FOR "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FINISH LINE," AN ALIEN-THEMED RUNNING EVENT THATS TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD. RACE ALONG THE STUNNING SANTA MONICA BEACHFRONT AS YOU WORK YOUR WAY TO FINISH IN THE INTERGALACTIC FUN ZONE.
WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED ATHLETE OR JUST HERE FOR THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL FUN, THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED, SO DRESS TO IMPRESS THE ALIENS! FINISHERS WILL BEAM UP AN EXCLUSIVE UFO MEDAL, A RACE SHIRT, AND MEMORIES FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
START TIME: 7 AND 7:30 AM
LOCATION: MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE BEACH
DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THIS COSMIC ENCOUNTER. REGISTER TODAY AND EXPERIENCE THE RUN THATS TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD!
"RUN FAST, OR GET BEAMED UP!"
_WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?_
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, START TIME: 7:30 AM
PARKING INFORMATION: STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE, BUT BE SURE TO READ THE SIGNS CAREFULLY AS STREET SWEEPING OCCURS DAILY. WE RECOMMEND PARKING IN THE PAID LOT NEAR THE START LINE, WHICH RANGES FROM $10 TO $12. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE THE LOT ATTENDANT, YOU CAN PAY AT THE MACHINE NEAR THE ENTRANCE.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED ATHLETE OR JUST HERE FOR THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL FUN, THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED, SO DRESS TO IMPRESS THE ALIENS! FINISHERS WILL BEAM UP AN EXCLUSIVE UFO MEDAL, A RACE SHIRT, AND MEMORIES FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY.
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
START TIME: 7 AND 7:30 AM
LOCATION: MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE BEACH
DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THIS COSMIC ENCOUNTER. REGISTER TODAY AND EXPERIENCE THE RUN THATS TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD!
"RUN FAST, OR GET BEAMED UP!"
_WHY CALILFLOW RUNS?_
CALIFLOW RUNS IS DEDICATED TO CREATING INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RUNNING EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE YOU. WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE VIBES THROUGH RACES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, FUN, AND INFUSED WITH THE UNIQUE CULTURE OF THE GOLDEN STATE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? EVERYONE - RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS - ALL ARE WELCOME
ABOUT OUR COURSES: OUR COURSES ARE OPEN, WHICH MEANS YOU'LL BE SHARING THE PATH WITH OTHER RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND BEACHGOERS. SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY, SO PLEASE STAY ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE OF THE BEACH PATH. THE COURSES ARE WELL-MARKED, WITH WATER STATIONS AND RESTROOMS AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY.
BIB PICK-UP AND START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:15 AM END 7:35 AM AT THE RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT
HALF MARATHON START TIME: 7:00 AM
5K, 10K, START TIME: 7:30 AM
PARKING INFORMATION: STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE, BUT BE SURE TO READ THE SIGNS CAREFULLY AS STREET SWEEPING OCCURS DAILY. WE RECOMMEND PARKING IN THE PAID LOT NEAR THE START LINE, WHICH RANGES FROM $10 TO $12. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE THE LOT ATTENDANT, YOU CAN PAY AT THE MACHINE NEAR THE ENTRANCE.
AWARDS:
THE TOP 3 MEN AND WOMEN IN EACH DISTANCE WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL.
Close Encounters of the Finish Line - Alien 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon