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


Countdown to Conquer the Pier!
5K Venice Beach - Saturday, July 19th
🚨 CONQUER THE PIER
🏁 Venice Beach 5K
📅 Saturday July 19th | 🎉 6:30 AM Packet Pickup
📍 Start & Finish next to muscle beach area, about 600 yards out over the water.
Day Before Packet Pickup, Friday July 18
📍 At REI, 4655 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
🕕 4:00PM - 8:00PM
🌊 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.
👟 Choose your challenge:
➤ Fast + flat 5K at 8:00 AM
🫶 Grab the fam. Make memories that last longer than your teen’s latest TikTok obsession. 😉
Whether you're racing, walking, or just vibing — this is a beach day done right.
🎽 WHAT YOU GET:
🔥 Commemorative race shirt (new design every year!)
🎒 Custom cinch bag
🏅 Die-cast finisher medal
📸 Free downloadable race photos
🎶 Live DJ + finish line festival
🍻 Beer garden
🥇 Participant awards
🛍️ Vendor expo + sponsor giveaways
👟 Access to the best event in Venice
🚗 PARKING TIPS:
Venice fills up fast — get here early.
Recommended lots:
• South Lot – 2100 Ocean Front Walk. Link to Google Map
• North Lot – 300 Ocean Front Walk. Link to Google Map
• Pier Lot – 3100 Washington Blvd. Link to Google Map
Free street parking if you’re early enough!
🎉 This is not just a race — it’s a summer celebration on the pier.
Don’t miss out on a 5K that’s 100% worth it.
Proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation and help support programs at the Venice Beach Recreation Center.
[www.LAParksFoundation.org]
$139
Raised of $5,000
🌴 Proceeds from this event benefit the Los Angeles Parks Foundation to support the Venice Beach Recreation Center — every dollar donated helps preserve and improve one of LA’s most iconic beachside parks. 🏀🌊
Your registration isn’t just a race entry — it’s an investment in community programs, youth sports, and keeping Venice vibrant and accessible for everyone.
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