Description

Event Description
The Pineapple Paradise : 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 🌕🌸
Get ready to run under the enchanting beauty of scenic Venice Beach! This race offers breathtaking ocean views, a supportive community, and a unique opportunity to celebrate spring in full bloom. Whether you're tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, this event promises good vibes, a well-organized course, and a memorable experience.
📍 Location:  – 1 Windward Ave, Venice Beach, CA
📅 Date: June 21st, 2025

 
Get ready to experience Venice Beach like never before! This isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of community, movement, and iconic SoCal energy.

Presented by Race Ready Athletics in collaboration with Aztlan Athletics, this event blends the spirit of the legendary Venice Beach Pier Run with the uplifting energy of CaliFlow vibes. It’s your chance to preview the course, connect with other runners, and feel the magic of Venice come alive. 🌊🏃‍♀️💫
Whether you’re chasing a goal or flowing with the tide, this course offers a large loop through the Venice Boardwalk and miles of oceanfront beauty with two water stations, palm-lined views, and plenty of photo ops.  Experience running across the waves on the Venice Beach Pier!! 
 
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
✔  Finisher Medals for all participants
📸 Free Race Day Photos – Capture your CaliFlow moment!
🎶 Live DJ & music at the finish line
💧 Water & electrolyte stations on course
🌕 Flowers given to all our female participants
 
⏰ Bib Pick-Up & Start Times:
📍 Race Ready Athletics Tent near 1 Windward Ave Venice CA 90261

HALF MARATHON
🕠 Bib Pick-Up: 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM
🏁 Start Time: 6:15 AM Half Marathon

                        7:15 AM 5K, 10K
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🎯 Course closes at 9:30 AM
 

✔ Restrooms available near the start
✔ Stroller & walker-friendly
✔ Fully marked course with aid stations at both U-turns
 
🚗 Parking Info – Stress-Free & Close to the Action!
Half Marathon runners can reserve VIP parking just steps from the start line for only $15. Valid until 9:30 AM
 
Public parking is available at the City Lot (2100 Ocean Front Walk)—opens at 6 AM. All-day rates range from $5 to $9. 3 to 4 min walk to start line
 
☀️ Safety, Weather & Vibes:
✔ Morning foot traffic is minimal
✔ Active security on the boardwalk
✔ Event setup is near the Venice Police Substation
✔ Rain or shine (unless, of course, we’re dealing with zombies)
Click here to see a list of fun things to do while visiting Venice Beach
🏁 Let’s Bloom under the Flower Moon

Whether you’re here for a fast finish, a fun vibe, or the Love of Running, this race is your moment to shine.
Come run Venice the way it was meant to be—safe, vibrant, and full of community spirit.