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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

Standout63

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Location
Venice Beach, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
3,338

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

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Quality Score

Standout63
Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size15/15

~1,694.5 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty15/20

15% returning runners

Course & details3/15

5 timing sources

National draw8/10

runners from 26 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:09:37

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 3,338 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

3,338

Median time

2:07:53

Latest turnout

1,889

States

32

10%
25%
75%
90%
0:45p50 median ≈ 2:053:55

Turnout by year

20252026

'25'26
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Frequently asked

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

The Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K is held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, starting at 6:15 AM.

Where does the Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K take place?

It takes place in Venice Beach, California.

What distances does the Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles.

Is the Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K course flat and good for a PR?

The Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K?

HalfRuns has finish records for 3,338 runners who have completed the Leprechaun Moon Chase – Venice Beach Pier Preview Run! 1 Miler, 5K, 10K.

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