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Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run!  1 Miler, 5K, 10K

Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K

Race Date

Mar 15, 2025

Location

Venice Beach, CA

Solid Pick46

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! 💨🔥 .

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

1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick46
Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size15/15

~1,500 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

2 timing sources

National draw8/10

runners from 26 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 0:45:13

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
0:45p50 median ≈ 2:053:35
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