2026 Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run

Name: 2026 Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run
Start: 2026-12-12T08:00:00Z
End: 2026-12-12T08:00:00Z
Location: Ocean View Park, 2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

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2026 Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run

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About

Mark your calendar and get ready to join the jolliest run in Southern California! The 49th annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run returns on December 12th, 2026. Experience this historic and festive event in person as you dash down the beautiful streets of Santa Monica and Venice, California, including a long stretch along the famous Venice Beach boardwalk.

5K, 10K, Youth Run, and 1 more

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Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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Santa Monica, United States

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Where and when

Location

Ocean View Park, 2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA

Start times

Saturday, Dec 12, 2026

5K: 7:00 AM10K: 8:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run

5km

$44

10K

10km

$54

Youth Run

$19

Virtual Events

$44 - $54

Route information

There will be 1 water stop on boardwalk near Windward Avenue for runners to refresh themselves.

10K

There will be 1 water stop on boardwalk near Windward Avenue and another water stop on South Venice Blvd near Shell Avenue.

Youth Run

The Kids Run will start at the finish line on Windward Ave. Kids will run south on Pacific Ave, turn around at South Venice Blvd and finish back on Windward Ave.