Velzy Stevens Pier to Pier Paddle Board Race
Velzy Stevens Pier to Pier Paddle Board Race is a paddle race on August 2, 2026 in Manhattan Beach, CA, with an entry fee of $85.
- Date
- August 2, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Price
- $85
- Sport
- Paddle
From the Organizer
The Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier Paddleboard race is part of the International Surf Festival! The race is a 2-mile open ocean race starting at 7:30am sharp on August 2nd 2026 at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The course parallels the shoreline, concluding on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Hosted by the South Bay Boardriders Club, this annual event attracts young and old alike. Soft-top boards, prone paddleboards, and SUPs are all welcome.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 8/2
High
79°
Low
67°
Conditions
Patchy fog then mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Manhattan Beach, CA
Population
143,499
as of 2023
City Elevation
108 ft
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Today
Race day is here
- Race
- Velzy Stevens Pier to Pier Paddle Board Race
- Date
- August 2, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Paddle sports cover kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger racing on rivers, lakes, and open ocean — from short sprints to marathon distances, split by craft. The water and the weather are as much a part of the race as the field.
It's a full-body, low-impact way to race, where reading the water and a smooth, repeatable stroke matter as much as raw power.
Paddle Sports
Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.
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Velzy Stevens Pier to Pier Paddle Board Race
Aug 2, 2026