Course
A road course on closed city streets through Santa Monica and Venice, including a long stretch along the Venice Beach boardwalk. A 5K, 10K and a youth run are offered.
10K10 km
5K5 km
Key dates
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- ★Race daySat 12 Dec 2026
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About
The Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run is a long-running December 5K and 10K along the beachfront between Santa Monica and Venice, California, marking its 49th year in 2026. It's one of the oldest holiday-season races on the Southern California coast.
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