Saturday, April 18th, 2026 • 7:30am
Flat, Fast, Beautiful, and Beachside
M2B 5K Course Description
With a beautiful ocean side start, the M2B 5k starts near the finish line in San Buenaventura State Beach Park. You run beachside along the bike path and promenade all the way out past the Ventura Pier. Once you hit the turn around at the Flagpole head back towards the pier where you will veer off the Boardwalk and head towards Harbor Blvd. for a beachside return down the bike path and back into the Finish Chute at the San Buenaventura State Beach Park. Be sure to stick around for the festivities and beer garden and to cheer on your fellow runners. 5k participants will enjoy the same finish line as the Full and Half Marathoners.
Aid Stations and Water Stations
Aid Station Locations (Distances Approximate)
Aid Station P (1 Total) Across the 5K Route. Water/Cups and Basic First Aid will be provided at every Aid Station.
Aid Station P: Mile 1.4 -Electrolyte drink provided by Fluid
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available near the aid station and at the finish area.
5K Course Map
*course subject to change without notice
*Turn by Turn Directions
*Map My Run Link
Shirts
Each entrant will receive a technical fiber running shirt featuring the race logo
Timing
Each competitor will be professionally chip timed.
Awards
Every finisher will receive a Medal.
The top 3 overall male and female finishers, and 1st Place in each age group will receive awards.
Age groups are as follows: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39…80+
Finish Area Post-Race Party
After the race, everyone can celebrate at the finish area; Ventura State Beach Park.
