Venice Beach Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Venice Beach Half Marathon and 5k takes place on May 17, 2026 in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA. The event includes multiple race waves and additional youth and family runs. The Kids Grunion Run starts and finishes under the Venice sign and follows a route around Windward Circle.
Races and fees
Distances offered:
- 13.1 mile half marathon course
- 3 mile 5k course
- About 1 mile Junior Dash for ages 10-18
- About 1 mile Family Dash (run or walk)
- Kids Grunion Run around Windward Circle
Entry fees are listed on the event page. Examples shown include:
- Half marathon fees from $105.00 to $165.00
- 5k fees from $40.00 to $60.00
- Junior Dash and Family Dash fee $25.00
- Kids Grunion Run fee $25.00
Some race waves are described as having tiered pricing and specific participant waves.
Fundraising and teams
A School Fund is active for the event. The fund shows $343.20 raised toward a $25,000.00 goal (1% raised). Team fundraising pages are listed; one team entry is Broadway Elementary School with $100.00 raised. Contact for the event is listed as Customer Service. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.