Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run VisitVeniceCa December 5, 2015 Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 12/05/20156:30 am - 11:45 am Categories Annual Events Featured Event Food and drink Kids' events Volunteer and networking Event: 38th Annual Santa Monica – Venice Christmas Run. Date: Saturday, December 5, 2015 Celebrating it’s 38th year, the Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run is Los Angeles’ largest holiday running event and a great fundraiser. In fact, the race is one of the most popular running events in Los Angeles, regardless the time of year. Starting in 1977, the Christmas Run debuted with 10,000 runner. For almost four decades it has not only remained one of the most popular local running events but has become an integral part of the Los Angeles community during the holiday season. For many, the Christmas Run is the true start of the holidays. This year’s Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2015 and includes a 5k and a 10k run/walk that runs down the iconic Venice Boardwaik, and new this year, finishing at the world famous Venice Pavilion. This is a flat, fast 5k and 10k. The 1k Kid’s Fun Run course runs from the Venice Pavilion and going around Venice traffic circle. Registration Includes: Long Sleeve Tech Running Shirt & Santa Cap, Bib, Chip Timing and Results, Christmas Decoration Finisher’s Medal (fashioned using the same artwork as on the shirt), On-Course and Recovery Refreshments, Pre and Post Race Entertainment, and an Amazing Running Experience along the spectacular Venice Boardwalk! . Register for the 5K, 10K, or Kids Fun Run today at christmasrun.com . Start Times: 6:30 am – Packet Pickup/Registration Opens 8:00 am – 5K & 10K Start 9:30 am – Costume Contest 10:00 am – Kids Fun Run Start . Start & Finish Lines: As in previous years, the start line will be in Santa Monica on Barnard Way, just South of Ocean Park Blvd. New for 2015 however, the race will finish at the iconic Venice Pavilion on Windward Avenue. The course will wind through the scenic, picturesque streets of Venice and includes a fun, long stretch along the famous Venice Boardwalk. . START LINE: 2600 BARNARD WAY, SANTA MONICA FINISH LINE: WINDWARD AVE & PACIFIC AVE (NEW LOCATION) PARKING STREET CLOSURES Printable PDF version of course map REGISTER NOW For more info: https://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=24582&fNew=1&fsource=crr
