Race Day Schedule – Conquer the Pier
Friday, July 19, 2024 | Venice Beach, CA
🎟️ Same-Day Packet Pickup
📍 At the event site (near the Venice Pier)
🕕 Opens at 6:30 AM
✅ Closes 15 minutes prior to each race start
🎽 Includes: Race bib, commemorative shirt, string bag, medal, and access bracelet to the finish line pier celebration
🕘 Race Start Times | Wave Starts
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5K — 🕣 8:30 AM
(All divisions combined; an additional wave may be added based on number of registered participants) -
1 Mile — 🕙 10:00 AM
(All divisions combined; wave start may be adjusted)
📍 Start & Finish Line Location
Start and finish at the end of the Venice Beach Pier, about 600 yards out over the water.
✅ Yes — you’ll literally run across the ocean!
🏁 Finish line is located near the festival/expo area.
🗺️ Course Details
5K Course:
Flat, fast, and scenic! Starts and finishes at the end of the Venice Beach Pier. The course takes you along the historic Venice Beach Boardwalk, surrounded by beach views, vendors, and murals.
1 Mile Course:
Starts on the Venice Boardwalk and finishes at the tip of the pier. Perfect for speedsters, families, and anyone wanting a unique racing experience!
🧍♀️ Starting Line Tips
• Begin lining up at least 15 minutes before your race starts
• Line up by pace: faster runners in front, walkers and strollers toward the back
• Chip timed – so no need to crowd the start line
💦 Water Stations & Recovery
• Water available at the halfway point and finish line
• Electrolyte drinks offered at the finish
• First Aid Team roving the 5K course
• Full First Aid Station located in the main expo area
🏆 Awards Ceremony
🥇 Awards available for top finishers in all divisions
📍 Pick up your award near the stage in the parking lot area just outside the pier after your race
🎉 Finish Line Festival Access
After you race, head into our Finish Line Celebration on the Venice Pier!
🎶 Live DJ
🎪 Vendor booths & sampling
📸 Photo ops
🍔 Beer Garden
🚨 Please allow all runners to finish before entering the pier — it may get congested.
