Tropic Thunder Trot - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 29th June 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Venice Beach, California
- Price $32.79 - $42.33
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Tropic Thunder Trot on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the vibrant location of Venice, Los Angeles! This exciting event features three race distances: a 5K, 10K, and a thrilling Half Marathon, perfect for runners of all levels looking to embrace the tropical vibes and electric energy of this festive race. Starting bright and early, the Half Marathon kicks off at 6:15 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:15 AM.
Experience the scenic beauty of Venice Beach as you run alongside stunning ocean views, artistic murals, and lively street performers. Participants will enjoy a fully marked course, water and electrolyte stations every two miles, and a vibrant finish line atmosphere complete with a live DJ, delicious post-race snacks, and a unique finisher medal for all. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun in the sun, the Tropic Thunder Trot promises an unforgettable day filled with fitness, community, and excitement. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a new chapter in Venice Beach—sign up now and get ready to run!
Experience the scenic beauty of Venice Beach as you run alongside stunning ocean views, artistic murals, and lively street performers. Participants will enjoy a fully marked course, water and electrolyte stations every two miles, and a vibrant finish line atmosphere complete with a live DJ, delicious post-race snacks, and a unique finisher medal for all. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun in the sun, the Tropic Thunder Trot promises an unforgettable day filled with fitness, community, and excitement. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a new chapter in Venice Beach—sign up now and get ready to run!
Organiser's Description
TROPIC THUNDER TROT 5K, 10K, & HALF MARATHON HIGH VOLTAGEFEMALE SIGN
FEEL THE TROPICAL VIBES AND EMBRACE THE ELECTRIC ENERGY AT THE TROPIC THUNDER TROT IN BEAUTIFUL SANTA MONICA! THIS FUN AND FESTIVE RACE COMBINES THE THRILL OF RUNNING WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF A TROPICAL ESCAPE. WHETHER YOURE TACKLING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, GET READY FOR A VIBRANT EVENT FILLED WITH FUN, FITNESS, AND SUNSHINE!
BIB PICK-UP:
OPEN: 5:30 AM AM
LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 6:15 AM ( CONE BEAT THE HEAT!)
5K & 10K: 7:15 AM
_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
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
42 N VENICE BLVD. GARAGE [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
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.
FEEL THE TROPICAL VIBES AND EMBRACE THE ELECTRIC ENERGY AT THE TROPIC THUNDER TROT IN BEAUTIFUL SANTA MONICA! THIS FUN AND FESTIVE RACE COMBINES THE THRILL OF RUNNING WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF A TROPICAL ESCAPE. WHETHER YOURE TACKLING THE 5K, 10K, OR HALF MARATHON, GET READY FOR A VIBRANT EVENT FILLED WITH FUN, FITNESS, AND SUNSHINE!
BIB PICK-UP:
OPEN: 5:30 AM AM
LOCATION: RACE READY ATHLETICS TENT NEAR THE START LINE
START TIMES:
HALF MARATHON: 6:15 AM ( CONE BEAT THE HEAT!)
5K & 10K: 7:15 AM
_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
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
42 N VENICE BLVD. GARAGE [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
VENICE, CA [https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wd1yHEXNUFCXJPNf9]
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.
Tropic Thunder Trot - 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
