Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 7:00AM PST
- Location Venice, California
- Price $52.93 - $59.29
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Venice Beach Holiday Run on Saturday, December 19, 2026! This festive event takes place in the vibrant Venice Beach, Los Angeles, where participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a cheerful 5K and a spirited 10K. The run kicks off at 7:00 AM, welcoming runners and walkers of all levels to soak up the unique atmosphere as they navigate along the iconic Ocean Front Walk, complete with stunning ocean views and the unmistakable energy of Venice.
Don your best holiday attire—think Santa hats, festive socks, and even your wackiest ugly sweaters—as you join in the fun. Don't forget to bring your jingle bells for your shoes, because this event is all about spreading holiday cheer! With a custom race shirt, a sparkling finisher medal, and the chance to win awards in various categories, this event promises to be both memorable and enjoyable. Gather your friends and family for a morning filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the spirit of the season. After crossing the finish line, treat yourself to a well-deserved brunch at one of the local eateries. Embrace the holiday spirit and make some merry miles at the Venice Beach Holiday Run!
Don your best holiday attire—think Santa hats, festive socks, and even your wackiest ugly sweaters—as you join in the fun. Don't forget to bring your jingle bells for your shoes, because this event is all about spreading holiday cheer! With a custom race shirt, a sparkling finisher medal, and the chance to win awards in various categories, this event promises to be both memorable and enjoyable. Gather your friends and family for a morning filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the spirit of the season. After crossing the finish line, treat yourself to a well-deserved brunch at one of the local eateries. Embrace the holiday spirit and make some merry miles at the Venice Beach Holiday Run!
Organiser's Description
VENICE BEACH HOLIDAY RUN 5K & 10K
RUN. JINGLE. CELEBRATE.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026
1 WINDWARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291
5K & 10K START: 7:00 AM
ALARM CLOCK COURSE CLOSES: 9:30 AM
GRAB YOUR SANTA HAT AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON, VENICE BEACH STYLE! WERE BRINGING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THE BOARDWALK WITH JINGLING BELLS, FESTIVE COSTUMES, HOLIDAY MUSIC, AND CLASSIC CALIFLOW FUN.
THINK OCEAN BREEZES, TROPICAL HOLIDAY VIBES, AND A FINISH LINE WORTH CELEBRATING. BECAUSE THIS IS VENICE, A LITTLE EXTRA PERSONALITY IS ALWAYS WELCOME.
WE BRING THE BELLS. YOU BRING THE JINGLE.
EVERY RUNNER RECEIVES JINGLE BELLS FOR THEIR RUNNING SHOES! LACE THEM UP AND HELP US FILL OCEAN FRONT WALK WITH HOLIDAY CHEER.
YOULL HEAR US COMING BEFORE YOU SEE US!
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST
SANTA HATS, FESTIVE SOCKS, UGLY SWEATERS, ELVES, REINDEER, GRINCHES, AND TROPICAL HOLIDAY OUTFITS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
GO FUNNY, FESTIVE, CREATIVE, OR COMPLETELY OVER THE TOPOUR HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE!
THE COURSE
OUR START/FINISH IS WHERE WINDWARD AVENUE MEETS OCEAN FRONT WALK, IN THE HEART OF THE VENICE BEACH BOARDWALK.
RUN OR WALK ALONG OCEAN FRONT WALK, SOAKING UP THE COLORFUL BOARDWALK, MURALS, SHOPS, OCEAN VIEWS, AND UNMISTAKABLE VENICE ENERGY. YOULL HEAD SOUTH TOWARD THE ICONIC VENICE FISHING PIER BEFORE RETURNING TO THE START/FINISH.
5K 1 LOOP
10K 2 LOOPS
THIS IS AN OPEN PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY, SO PLEASE SHARE THE COURSE COURTEOUSLY WITH FELLOW RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND THE PUBLIC.
WHATS INCLUDED
SPARKLES CUSTOM VENICE BEACH HOLIDAY RUN FINISHER MEDAL
CUSTOM RACE SHIRT
JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR RUNNING SHOES
STOPWATCH CHRONOTRACK CHIP TIMING
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST
FESTIVE FINISH LINE FUN
OCEANFRONT VENICE BEACH COURSE
PLENTY OF HOLIDAY CHEER
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR, WALKING IN YOUR FAVORITE UGLY SWEATER, OR MAKING HOLIDAY MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS, THERES A PLACE FOR YOU AT OUR START LINE.
ALARM CLOCK RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 AM PARKING LOT OPENS
6:00 AM RACE DAY CHECK-IN & BIB PICKUP BEGINS
7:00 AM 5K & 10K START
9:30 AM COURSE CLOSES
PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PARK, WALK TO THE START/FINISH, PICK UP YOUR BIB, AND GET YOUR JINGLE ON!
PARKING
WE RECOMMEND THE SOUTH CITY PARKING LOT / VENICE BLVD LOT:
2100 OCEAN FRONT WALK, VENICE, CA 90291
LOCATED BESIDE THE VENICE BEACH RECREATION AREA AND MUSCLE BEACH, THIS LOT IS A SHORT WALK FROM OUR START/FINISH. THE LOT OPENS AT 6:00 AM, AND PARKING IS PAID.
VENICE CAN GET BUSY, SO ARRIVE EARLY!
HOT BEVERAGE RUN EARLY. BRUNCH AFTER.
CROSS THE FINISH LINE AS VENICE WAKES UP! COLLECT YOUR MEDAL, SNAP SOME HOLIDAY PHOTOS, AND HEAD OUT WITH YOUR CREW FOR COFFEE OR BREAKFAST AS NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES OPEN FOR THE DAY.
RACE FIRST. BREAKFAST AFTER. HOT BEVERAGE
A VERY CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY
PALM TREES, OCEAN BREEZES, RUNNING SHOES, AND A WHOLE LOT OF JINGLE.
MAKE SOME MERRY MILES WITH CALIFLOW RUNS AT THE VENICE BEACH HOLIDAY RUN! FEMALE SIGN
5K 10K DECEMBER 19 VENICE BEACH
BIG RACE ENERGY. HOLIDAY EDITION.
RUN. JINGLE. CELEBRATE.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2026
1 WINDWARD AVE, VENICE, CA 90291
5K & 10K START: 7:00 AM
ALARM CLOCK COURSE CLOSES: 9:30 AM
GRAB YOUR SANTA HAT AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON, VENICE BEACH STYLE! WERE BRINGING HOLIDAY CHEER TO THE BOARDWALK WITH JINGLING BELLS, FESTIVE COSTUMES, HOLIDAY MUSIC, AND CLASSIC CALIFLOW FUN.
THINK OCEAN BREEZES, TROPICAL HOLIDAY VIBES, AND A FINISH LINE WORTH CELEBRATING. BECAUSE THIS IS VENICE, A LITTLE EXTRA PERSONALITY IS ALWAYS WELCOME.
WE BRING THE BELLS. YOU BRING THE JINGLE.
EVERY RUNNER RECEIVES JINGLE BELLS FOR THEIR RUNNING SHOES! LACE THEM UP AND HELP US FILL OCEAN FRONT WALK WITH HOLIDAY CHEER.
YOULL HEAR US COMING BEFORE YOU SEE US!
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST
SANTA HATS, FESTIVE SOCKS, UGLY SWEATERS, ELVES, REINDEER, GRINCHES, AND TROPICAL HOLIDAY OUTFITS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
GO FUNNY, FESTIVE, CREATIVE, OR COMPLETELY OVER THE TOPOUR HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST IS YOUR CHANCE TO SHINE!
THE COURSE
OUR START/FINISH IS WHERE WINDWARD AVENUE MEETS OCEAN FRONT WALK, IN THE HEART OF THE VENICE BEACH BOARDWALK.
RUN OR WALK ALONG OCEAN FRONT WALK, SOAKING UP THE COLORFUL BOARDWALK, MURALS, SHOPS, OCEAN VIEWS, AND UNMISTAKABLE VENICE ENERGY. YOULL HEAD SOUTH TOWARD THE ICONIC VENICE FISHING PIER BEFORE RETURNING TO THE START/FINISH.
5K 1 LOOP
10K 2 LOOPS
THIS IS AN OPEN PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY, SO PLEASE SHARE THE COURSE COURTEOUSLY WITH FELLOW RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND THE PUBLIC.
WHATS INCLUDED
SPARKLES CUSTOM VENICE BEACH HOLIDAY RUN FINISHER MEDAL
CUSTOM RACE SHIRT
JINGLE BELLS FOR YOUR RUNNING SHOES
STOPWATCH CHRONOTRACK CHIP TIMING
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
HOLIDAY COSTUME CONTEST
FESTIVE FINISH LINE FUN
OCEANFRONT VENICE BEACH COURSE
PLENTY OF HOLIDAY CHEER
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PR, WALKING IN YOUR FAVORITE UGLY SWEATER, OR MAKING HOLIDAY MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS, THERES A PLACE FOR YOU AT OUR START LINE.
ALARM CLOCK RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 AM PARKING LOT OPENS
6:00 AM RACE DAY CHECK-IN & BIB PICKUP BEGINS
7:00 AM 5K & 10K START
9:30 AM COURSE CLOSES
PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PARK, WALK TO THE START/FINISH, PICK UP YOUR BIB, AND GET YOUR JINGLE ON!
PARKING
WE RECOMMEND THE SOUTH CITY PARKING LOT / VENICE BLVD LOT:
2100 OCEAN FRONT WALK, VENICE, CA 90291
LOCATED BESIDE THE VENICE BEACH RECREATION AREA AND MUSCLE BEACH, THIS LOT IS A SHORT WALK FROM OUR START/FINISH. THE LOT OPENS AT 6:00 AM, AND PARKING IS PAID.
VENICE CAN GET BUSY, SO ARRIVE EARLY!
HOT BEVERAGE RUN EARLY. BRUNCH AFTER.
CROSS THE FINISH LINE AS VENICE WAKES UP! COLLECT YOUR MEDAL, SNAP SOME HOLIDAY PHOTOS, AND HEAD OUT WITH YOUR CREW FOR COFFEE OR BREAKFAST AS NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES OPEN FOR THE DAY.
RACE FIRST. BREAKFAST AFTER. HOT BEVERAGE
A VERY CALIFORNIA HOLIDAY
PALM TREES, OCEAN BREEZES, RUNNING SHOES, AND A WHOLE LOT OF JINGLE.
MAKE SOME MERRY MILES WITH CALIFLOW RUNS AT THE VENICE BEACH HOLIDAY RUN! FEMALE SIGN
5K 10K DECEMBER 19 VENICE BEACH
BIG RACE ENERGY. HOLIDAY EDITION.
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