Venice Beach Holiday Run - 5K 10K

 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!

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. 丹☕

 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.