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Conquer The VB Pier 5K
VBR Tacos & Beer (2 drinks max)


Countdown to Conquer the Pier!
Day Before Packet Pickup, Friday July 18
๐ At REI, 4655 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
๐ 4:00PM - 8:00PM
Race Day -5K Venice Beach - Saturday, July 19th
๐จ CONQUER THE PIER
๐ Venice Beach 5K 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, Ca 90261
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Saturday July 19th | ๐ 6:30 AM Packet Pickup
๐ Start & Finish next to muscle beach area, about 600 yards out over the water.
๐ RUN ACROSS THE OCEAN (okay, the pier... but it feels epic)
Finish line is located near the festival/expo area. Note that runners will cover the entire pier.
๐ Race Start Time:
โค Fast + flat 5K at 8:00 AM
๐ซถ Grab the fam. Make memories that last longer than your teenโs latest TikTok obsession. ๐
Whether you're racing, walking, or just vibing โ this is a beach day done right.
๐ฝ WHAT YOU GET:
๐ฅ Commemorative race shirt (new design every year!)
๐ Custom cinch bag
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Die-cast finisher medal
๐ธ Free downloadable race photos
๐ถ Live DJ + finish line festival
๐ป Beer garden
๐ฅ Participant awards
๐๏ธ Vendor expo + sponsor giveaways
๐ Access to the best event in Venice
๐ PARKING TIPS:
Venice fills up fast โ get here early.
Recommended lots:
โข South Lot โ 2100 Ocean Front Walk. Link to Google Map
โข North Lot โ 300 Ocean Front Walk. Link to Google Map
โข Pier Lot โ 3100 Washington Blvd. Link to Google Map
Free street parking if youโre early enough!
๐ This is not just a race โ itโs a summer celebration on the pier.
Donโt miss out on a 5K thatโs 100% worth it.
Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and help support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center.
[www.LAParksFoundation.org]
$329
Raised of $5,000
๐ด Proceeds from this event benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation to support the Venice Beach Recreation Center โ every dollar donated helps preserve and improve one of LAโs most iconic beachside parks. ๐๐
Your registration isnโt just a race entry โ itโs an investment in community programs, youth sports, and keeping Venice vibrant and accessible for everyone.
Run the miles. Make a difference.
Take a look at the pier in full strideโthis is just a taste of whatโs coming!

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