
Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K
Race Date
Mar 15, 2025
Location
Venice Beach, CA
The Experience
📍 Location: World Famous Muscle Beach – 1530 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, CA (next to police sub station in Venice Beach 📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Get ready for a Venice Beach experience like no other! The Leprechaun Moon Chase isn’t just a St. Patrick’s Day run—it’s a preview of the legendary Venice Beach Pier Run with a twist of CaliFlow vibes, full moon magic, and festive leprechaun fun! 🌕🏃♂️🍀 This one-of-a-kind preview race will let you soak in the beauty of Venice Beach, enjoy the boardwalk energy, and get a sneak peek at the epic course for the upcoming Venice Beach Pier Run! Sign up on-site before or after your run and skip the processing fees—because running should be all about the experience! 🎉 A New Chapter in Venice Beach! Race Ready Athletics is excited to co-op with Aztlan Athletics to bring you more race experiences in legendary SoCal locations like Venice Beach, Cabrillo Beach, and Griffith Park! Stay tuned for more theme runs, costumed fun, and high-vibe CaliFlow energy! 🏝️🏃♀️ 🏅 What You Get: ✔ Custom Finisher Medal for all participants 📸 Free Race Day Photos – Capture your CaliFlow moment! 🎶 Live DJ & Music at the finish line 💧 Water & Electrolyte Stations along the course ⏰ Bib Pick-Up & Start Times: 📍 Race Ready Athletics Tent 🕠 Bib Pick-Up: 5:30 AM to 6:15 AM for 1st Wave Runners 🏁 First Wave Start: 6:15 AM 🕠 Bib Pick-Up: 6:30 AM to 7:15 for 2nd Wave Runners 🏁 Second Wave Start: 7:15 AM 🕠 Bib Pick-Up: 6:45 AM to 7:30 AM for 3rd Wave Runners 🏁 Third Wave Start: 7:30 AM 🚨 Course Closes at 9:30 AM – No Late Starts! 🌊 Additional Race Day Info: ✔ Restrooms near the start line ✔ Water & aid stations at both U-turn locations ✔ Stroller & walker-friendly event ✔ Fully marked course ☀️ Weather & Safety: 🎭 Rain or Shine Event! 🌊 Extreme weather? (Tsunamis, tidal waves, or zombie apocalypses) – updates will be sent via email & social media. 🚗 Parking Information: ⏰City Lot Opens: 6:00 AM - All Day Parking -$9.00 Plenty of time to pick up your bib for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Link to City Lot
W🏃♂️ Don’t Miss This One! Whether you’re chasing a PR, soaking in the Venice Beach vibes, or just here for the full moon magic & leprechaun fun—this race is THE PLACE TO BE! 🌕🍀 👟 Ready to run? Let’s GO! 💨🔥 .
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Start Time
6:15 AM
Start Location
1530 Ocean Front Walk,, Venice Beach, CA, 90291
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick461 year running
~1,500 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 26 states
winner 0:45:13
typical high 62°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
62°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,449 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,449
Median time
2:05:17
Latest turnout
1,449
States
24
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