Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K
Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Venice, CA, with entry fees from $42.99 to $48.99.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Windward Ave, Venice, CA
- Price
- $42.99–$48.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎄🌴 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
⏰ Course Closes: 9:30 AM
Grab your Santa hat and celebrate the season, Venice Beach style! We’re 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.
You’ll 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 top—our 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. You’ll 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.
🏅 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✨ Custom Venice Beach Holiday Run Finisher Medal
👕 Custom Race Shirt
🔔 Jingle Bells for Your Running Shoes
⏱️ ChronoTrack Chip Timing
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
🎅 Holiday Costume Contest
🎶 Festive Finish Line Fun
🌊 Oceanfront Venice Beach Course
🎄 Plenty of Holiday Cheer
Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking in your favorite ugly sweater, or making holiday memories with friends, there’s a place for you at our start line.
⏰ 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!
☕ 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. 🥞☕
🌴 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! 🔔🏃♀️🎄
5K • 10K • December 19 • Venice Beach
Big race energy. Holiday edition.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Monica Pier, 2 mi from the venue.
About Venice, CA
Population
3,857,897
as of 2023
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 1 Windward Ave, Venice, CA
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Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K
Dec 19, 2026