Run, Fiesta, Repeat - Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sat 3rd May 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 exhilarating celebration at the Run, Fiesta, Repeat - Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025! This vibrant event will take place in the stunning Venice area of Los Angeles, specifically at Muscle Beach, with race distances catering to every runner: a scenic 5K, a challenging 10K, and an inspiring half marathon.
Join fellow runners and community members as you experience the festive atmosphere filled with colorful decorations, lively music, and the iconic giant inflatable donkey! Participants will enjoy breathtaking coastal views while running along Santa Monica's famous beach paths. Cross the finish line to celebrate with delicious post-race snacks, photo opportunities, and a medal that embodies the spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises a fun-filled day of health, culture, and community spirit. So wear your brightest fiesta gear, gather your friends and family, and let’s run, celebrate, and repeat!
Join fellow runners and community members as you experience the festive atmosphere filled with colorful decorations, lively music, and the iconic giant inflatable donkey! Participants will enjoy breathtaking coastal views while running along Santa Monica's famous beach paths. Cross the finish line to celebrate with delicious post-race snacks, photo opportunities, and a medal that embodies the spirit of Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises a fun-filled day of health, culture, and community spirit. So wear your brightest fiesta gear, gather your friends and family, and let’s run, celebrate, and repeat!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH A FIESTA LIKE NO OTHER! JOIN US ON MAY 3RD IN BEAUTIFUL SANTA MONICA FOR A FUN-FILLED RACE THATS PERFECT FOR RUNNERS OF ALL LEVELS. WHETHER YOURE TACKLING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, THIS EVENT IS ALL ABOUT CELEBRATING COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND YOUR LOVE OF RUNNING.
WHY YOULL LOVE THIS EVENT:
START YOUR DAY WITH SCENIC COASTAL VIEWS AS YOU RUN ALONG SANTA MONICAS ICONIC BEACH PATHS.
ENJOY THE FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE FEATURING VIBRANT DECORATIONS, MUSIC, AND, OF COURSE, OUR GIANT INFLATABLE DONKEY TO BRING THE PARTY SPIRIT!
CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND CELEBRATE WITH A FIESTA VIBE THINK POST-RACE SNACKS, PHOTO OPS, AND THE ENERGY OF CINCO DE MAYO.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: MAY 3RD, 2025
DISTANCES: 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON
LOCATION: 1800 OCEAN FRONT WALK - MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE,CA
START TIME: 7:00/7:30 AM
CELEBRATE YOUR RUN WITH A MEDAL THATS AS FESTIVE AS THE DAY ITSELF! BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WEAR YOUR BRIGHTEST FIESTA GEAR, AND LETS RUN, CELEBRATE, AND REPEAT.
A NEW CHAPTER IN VENICE BEACH!
RACE READY ATHLETICS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A CO-OP PARTNERSHIP WITH AZTLAN ATHLETICS, GIVING US ACCESS TO THEIR INCREDIBLE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN! THIS MEANS MORE EPIC EVENTS, MORE SCENIC COURSES, AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF VENICE BEACH.
THIS PARTNERSHIP ALSO SETS THE STAGE FOR THE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN ON JULY 19, 2025A MUST-RUN EVENT! COME EXPERIENCE VENICE BEACH IN ALL ITS QUIRKY, ARTISTIC, AND FREE-SPIRITED GLORY WHILE GETTING A SNEAK PEEK AT WHATS TO COME.
WHAT YOU GET:
FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
LIVE DJ & MUSIC AT THE FINISH LINE
DELICIOUS POST-RACE SNACKS
WATER & ELECTROLYTE STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
IMPORTANT: NO LATE STARTS. ARRIVE EARLY TO ENSURE YOURE READY TO ROLL!
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFO:
RESTROOMS NEAR THE START LINE
WATER & AID STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES
STROLLER & WALKER-FRIENDLY EVENT
FULLY MARKED COURSE
WEATHER & SAFETY:
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
IN CASE OF EXTREME WEATHER (TSUNAMIS, TIDAL WAVES, OR ZOMBIE APOCALYPSES), UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL & SOCIAL MEDIA.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY!
TAG US WITH #CALIFLOWRUNS #AZTLANATHLETICS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
TUNE IN ON FRIDAYS FOR #FREEENTRYFRIDAYANSWER OUR FUN QUESTIONS AND WIN A FREE RACE ENTRY!
EXPERIENCE VENICE & GET READY FOR THE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN!
ENJOY A SCENIC, BEACHSIDE COURSE WITH THE BEST VENICE BEACH HAS TO OFFER!
TAKE IN THE VIBRANT STREET PERFORMERS, ICONIC BOARDWALK MURALS, AND OCEAN BREEZES!
PREVIEW THE EPIC COURSE FOR THE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN ON JULY 19TH!
THIS IS MORE THAN A RACEITS A PREVIEW OF AN EVEN BIGGER ADVENTURE TO COME! SIGN UP NOW AND BE PART OF THIS EXCITING NEW CHAPTER IN VENICE BEACH!
PARKING INFORMATION:
SOUTH CITY PARKING LOT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6ocZa4iRXRSD36r8]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6ocZa4iRXRSD36r8]
LOCATED AT 2100 OCEAN FRONT WALK, THIS LOT IS APPROXIMATELY A 0.2-MILE (ABOUT 4-MINUTE) WALK SOUTH TO MUSCLE BEACH. VISITVENICECA.COM
NORTH CITY PARKING LOT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
SITUATED AT 300 OCEAN FRONT WALK, THIS LOT IS ABOUT A 0.7-MILE (APPROXIMATELY 14-MINUTE) WALK NORTH TO
MUSCLE BEACH
WASHINGTON BLVD. LOT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkcQh8wW2h2eD4gAA]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkcQh8wW2h2eD4gAA]
FOUND AT 3100 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NEAR THE VENICE PIER, THIS LOT IS ROUGHLY 1.5 MILES (AROUND A 30-MINUTE WALK) SOUTH TO MUSCLE BEACH.
42 N VENICE BLVD. GARAGE [https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEDdYefJ8kjUhTE68]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEDdYefJ8kjUhTE68]
THIS GARAGE IS APPROXIMATELY A 0.3-MILE (ABOUT 6-MINUTE) WALK TO MUSCLE BEACH. WAY.COM
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
STREET PARKING: LIMITED METERED PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG NEARBY STREETS, TYPICALLY CHARGING $1 TO $2 PER HOUR. BE SURE TO CHECK POSTED SIGNS FOR TIME LIMITS, STREET CLEANING SCHEDULES, AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS TO AVOID CITATIONS.
PRIVATE LOTS: SEVERAL PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES NEAR WINDWARD AVENUE OFFER DAILY RATES RANGING FROM $5 TO $30. ENSURE YOU CONFIRM THE DURATION AND APPLICABLE RATES UPON ENTRY.
TIPS TO AVOID PARKING CITATIONS:
READ ALL SIGNS CAREFULLY: ALWAYS CHECK FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS, TIME LIMITS, AND STREET CLEANING SCHEDULES.
AVOID RED ZONES: DO NOT PARK WHERE CURBS ARE PAINTED RED, AS THIS INDICATES NO PARKING.
MONITOR METERED PARKING: KEEP TRACK OF YOUR METER'S EXPIRATION TO PREVENT FINES.
WHY YOULL LOVE THIS EVENT:
START YOUR DAY WITH SCENIC COASTAL VIEWS AS YOU RUN ALONG SANTA MONICAS ICONIC BEACH PATHS.
ENJOY THE FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE FEATURING VIBRANT DECORATIONS, MUSIC, AND, OF COURSE, OUR GIANT INFLATABLE DONKEY TO BRING THE PARTY SPIRIT!
CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND CELEBRATE WITH A FIESTA VIBE THINK POST-RACE SNACKS, PHOTO OPS, AND THE ENERGY OF CINCO DE MAYO.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: MAY 3RD, 2025
DISTANCES: 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON
LOCATION: 1800 OCEAN FRONT WALK - MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE,CA
START TIME: 7:00/7:30 AM
CELEBRATE YOUR RUN WITH A MEDAL THATS AS FESTIVE AS THE DAY ITSELF! BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WEAR YOUR BRIGHTEST FIESTA GEAR, AND LETS RUN, CELEBRATE, AND REPEAT.
A NEW CHAPTER IN VENICE BEACH!
RACE READY ATHLETICS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A CO-OP PARTNERSHIP WITH AZTLAN ATHLETICS, GIVING US ACCESS TO THEIR INCREDIBLE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN! THIS MEANS MORE EPIC EVENTS, MORE SCENIC COURSES, AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY OF VENICE BEACH.
THIS PARTNERSHIP ALSO SETS THE STAGE FOR THE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN ON JULY 19, 2025A MUST-RUN EVENT! COME EXPERIENCE VENICE BEACH IN ALL ITS QUIRKY, ARTISTIC, AND FREE-SPIRITED GLORY WHILE GETTING A SNEAK PEEK AT WHATS TO COME.
WHAT YOU GET:
FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS
LIVE DJ & MUSIC AT THE FINISH LINE
DELICIOUS POST-RACE SNACKS
WATER & ELECTROLYTE STATIONS ALONG THE COURSE
BIB PICK-UP & START TIMES:
BIB PICK-UP: 6:00 AM 7:35 AM (RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT)
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00 AM
5K & 10K START: 7:30 AM
IMPORTANT: NO LATE STARTS. ARRIVE EARLY TO ENSURE YOURE READY TO ROLL!
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFO:
RESTROOMS NEAR THE START LINE
WATER & AID STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES
STROLLER & WALKER-FRIENDLY EVENT
FULLY MARKED COURSE
WEATHER & SAFETY:
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
IN CASE OF EXTREME WEATHER (TSUNAMIS, TIDAL WAVES, OR ZOMBIE APOCALYPSES), UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL & SOCIAL MEDIA.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY!
TAG US WITH #CALIFLOWRUNS #AZTLANATHLETICS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED!
TUNE IN ON FRIDAYS FOR #FREEENTRYFRIDAYANSWER OUR FUN QUESTIONS AND WIN A FREE RACE ENTRY!
EXPERIENCE VENICE & GET READY FOR THE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN!
ENJOY A SCENIC, BEACHSIDE COURSE WITH THE BEST VENICE BEACH HAS TO OFFER!
TAKE IN THE VIBRANT STREET PERFORMERS, ICONIC BOARDWALK MURALS, AND OCEAN BREEZES!
PREVIEW THE EPIC COURSE FOR THE VENICE BEACH PIER RUN ON JULY 19TH!
THIS IS MORE THAN A RACEITS A PREVIEW OF AN EVEN BIGGER ADVENTURE TO COME! SIGN UP NOW AND BE PART OF THIS EXCITING NEW CHAPTER IN VENICE BEACH!
PARKING INFORMATION:
SOUTH CITY PARKING LOT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6ocZa4iRXRSD36r8]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6ocZa4iRXRSD36r8]
LOCATED AT 2100 OCEAN FRONT WALK, THIS LOT IS APPROXIMATELY A 0.2-MILE (ABOUT 4-MINUTE) WALK SOUTH TO MUSCLE BEACH. VISITVENICECA.COM
NORTH CITY PARKING LOT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
SITUATED AT 300 OCEAN FRONT WALK, THIS LOT IS ABOUT A 0.7-MILE (APPROXIMATELY 14-MINUTE) WALK NORTH TO
MUSCLE BEACH
WASHINGTON BLVD. LOT [https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkcQh8wW2h2eD4gAA]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/LkcQh8wW2h2eD4gAA]
FOUND AT 3100 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD NEAR THE VENICE PIER, THIS LOT IS ROUGHLY 1.5 MILES (AROUND A 30-MINUTE WALK) SOUTH TO MUSCLE BEACH.
42 N VENICE BLVD. GARAGE [https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEDdYefJ8kjUhTE68]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEDdYefJ8kjUhTE68]
THIS GARAGE IS APPROXIMATELY A 0.3-MILE (ABOUT 6-MINUTE) WALK TO MUSCLE BEACH. WAY.COM
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
STREET PARKING: LIMITED METERED PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG NEARBY STREETS, TYPICALLY CHARGING $1 TO $2 PER HOUR. BE SURE TO CHECK POSTED SIGNS FOR TIME LIMITS, STREET CLEANING SCHEDULES, AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS TO AVOID CITATIONS.
PRIVATE LOTS: SEVERAL PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES NEAR WINDWARD AVENUE OFFER DAILY RATES RANGING FROM $5 TO $30. ENSURE YOU CONFIRM THE DURATION AND APPLICABLE RATES UPON ENTRY.
TIPS TO AVOID PARKING CITATIONS:
READ ALL SIGNS CAREFULLY: ALWAYS CHECK FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS, TIME LIMITS, AND STREET CLEANING SCHEDULES.
AVOID RED ZONES: DO NOT PARK WHERE CURBS ARE PAINTED RED, AS THIS INDICATES NO PARKING.
MONITOR METERED PARKING: KEEP TRACK OF YOUR METER'S EXPIRATION TO PREVENT FINES.
Run, Fiesta, Repeat - Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon