Event Description

We’re celebrating our 41st anniversary of the Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Join us for two great races (10K and 5K), the very popular costume contests and the Kids Fun Run.

5K starts at 7:30 am

10K starts at 8:30 am

Kids Race is held at the finish line area (Venice Pavilion parking lot) after the conclusion of the 5K and 10K.

Costume contests at 10 am in the finish line area

The race start is adjacent to Santa Monica Beach on Barnard Way near the intersection of Ocean Park Blvd. The Christmas Run 5K and 10K will run south from Santa Monica, down the world famous Venice Boardwalk, meander onto the scenic streets of Venice and finish at the iconic Venice Pavilion. Bring the whole family and all your friends to Santa Monica on Saturday, December 15 to kick off the holidays with more than 5,000 of your running friends.