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39th Annual Santa Monica to Venice Christmas Run
Now in it’s 39th year, the Christmas Run is Los Angeles’ largest holiday running event.
Celebrating it’s 39th 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 Rundebuted with 10,000 runners. 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. The Christmas Run is truly a great way to start the holidays.
This year’s Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 and will again include its legendary 5k and a 10k run/walk that includes a long stretch down the iconic Venice Boardwalk and finishes at the world famous Venice Pavilion. This is a flat, fast 5k and 10k. The 1k Kid’s Fun Run course starts and finishes at the Venice Pavilion.
View all details for the race and register at:
www.christmasrun.com
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 10, 2016
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Saturday, December 10,2016
Race Day Start Times
6:30 am – Packet Pickup/Registration Opens
7:30 am – 5K Start
8:00 am – 10K Start
9:30 am – Costume Contest
10:00 am – Kids Fun Run Start (Windward Ave & Pacific Ave. – Venice Beach)
Location
Starting Line:
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica