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The Pineapple Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

The Pineapple Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Race Date

Jun 21, 2025

Location

Venice Beach, CA

The Experience

Event Description The Pineapple Paradise : 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 🌕🌸 Get ready to run under the enchanting beauty of scenic Venice Beach! This race offers breathtaking ocean views, a supportive community, and a unique opportunity to celebrate spring in full bloom. Whether you're tackling the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, this event promises good vibes, a well-organized course, and a memorable experience. 📍 Location:  – 1 Windward Ave, Venice Beach, CA 📅 Date: June 21st, 2025   Get ready to experience Venice Beach like never before! This isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of community, movement, and iconic SoCal energy.

Presented by Race Ready Athletics in collaboration with Aztlan Athletics, this event blends the spirit of the legendary Venice Beach Pier Run with the uplifting energy of CaliFlow vibes. It’s your chance to preview the course, connect with other runners, and feel the magic of Venice come alive. 🌊🏃‍♀️💫 Whether you’re chasing a goal or flowing with the tide, this course offers a large loop through the Venice Boardwalk and miles of oceanfront beauty with two water stations, palm-lined views, and plenty of photo ops.  Experience running across the waves on the Venice Beach Pier!!    🌟 Why You’ll Love It: ✔  Finisher Medals for all participants 📸 Free Race Day Photos – Capture your CaliFlow moment! 🎶 Live DJ & music at the finish line 💧 Water & electrolyte stations on course 🌕 Flowers given to all our female participants   ⏰ Bib Pick-Up & Start Times: 📍 Race Ready Athletics Tent near 1 Windward Ave Venice CA 90261 HALF MARATHON 🕠 Bib Pick-Up: 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM

🏁 Start Time: 6:15 AM Half Marathon 7:15 AM 5K, 10K 

🎯 Course closes at 9:30 AM  

✔ Restrooms available near the start ✔ Stroller & walker-friendly ✔ Fully marked course with aid stations at both U-turns   🚗 Parking Info – Stress-Free & Close to the Action! Half Marathon runners can reserve VIP parking just steps from the start line for only $15. Valid until 9:30 AM   Public parking is available at the City Lot (2100 Ocean Front Walk)—opens at 6 AM. All-day rates range from $5 to $9. 3 to 4 min walk to start line   ☀️ Safety, Weather & Vibes: ✔ Morning foot traffic is minimal ✔ Active security on the boardwalk ✔ Event setup is near the Venice Police Substation ✔ Rain or shine (unless, of course, we’re dealing with zombies) Click here to see a list of fun things to do while visiting Venice Beach 🏁 Let’s Bloom under the Flower Moon Whether you’re here for a fast finish, a fun vibe, or the Love of Running, this race is your moment to shine. Come run Venice the way it was meant to be—safe, vibrant, and full of community spirit.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Start Time

6:15 AM

Start Location

1 Windward Ave, Venice Beach, CA, 90291

Directions

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

3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size9/15

~58 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

4 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 8 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:21:00

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

60°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

75%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 58 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

58

Median time

2:22:05

Latest turnout

58

States

8

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:203:30
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