Race Day Schedule – Conquer the Pier

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | Venice Beach, CA

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🎟️ Thursday July 16, Packet Pickup

📍 At REI, 4655 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
🕕 4:00PM - 8:00PM (Shake-out Run @6:30 PM)

🎟️ Same-Day Packet Pickup

📍 At the event site (next to Muscle Beach in expo area)
🕕 Opens at 6:30 AM
✅ Closes 15 minutes prior to race start

🎽 Includes: Race bib, commemorative artistic shirt, and die-cast custom medal.

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🕘 Race Start Times 

• 5K — 🕣 8:00 AM

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📍 Start & Finish Line Location

Start and finish next to muscle beach area, about 600 yards out over the water.
✅ Yes — you’ll literally run across the ocean!
🏁 Finish line is located near the festival/expo area. Note that runners will cover the entire pier. 

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🗺️ Course Details

5K Course:

Flat, fast, and scenic! Starts and finishes next to muscle beach. The course takes you along the historic Venice Beach Boardwalk, surrounded by beach views, vendors, and murals.

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🧍‍♀️ 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: no need to crowd the start line

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💦 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

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🏆 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

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🎉 Finish Line Festival Access

After you race, head into our Finish Line Celebration on the Venice Pier!

🎶 Live DJ
🎪 Vendor booths & sampling
📸 Photo ops 

🚨 Please allow all runners to finish before entering the pier — it may get congested.

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