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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 22, 20277:00 AM | $80$95 after Jan 29, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | May 22, 20277:30 AM | $60$70 after Jan 29, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 22, 20277:45 AM | $55$60 after Jan 29, 2027 | – |
| Kids 1K Run | Kids | May 22, 20279:00 AM | $20$25 after Jan 29, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes May 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $80, entry is about 60 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:50 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Race Fox Results) for 17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:13 or better, the top quarter in 32:05, and half the field in 37:19; the last tenth came in after 53:34.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:24 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:41, and half the field in 2:17:06; the last tenth came in after 3:04:14.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 51:49 or better, the top quarter in 58:09, and half the field in 1:06:44; the last tenth came in after 1:30:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:25 | 23:02 |
| 20-29 | 28:11 | 23:42 |
| 30-39 | 26:52 | 22:54 |
| 40-49 | 24:48 | 25:27 |
| 50-59 | 30:40 | 26:09 |
| 60-69 | 25:32 | 33:41 |
| 70+ | 43:27 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 36 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 352 to 456 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:01 to 37:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 456 (+30%) | 37:19 | under 27:13 | 19:02 |
| 2025 | 352 | 37:01 | under 26:25 | 20:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:05, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around May 22 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Hello Runners & Walkers!
We’re excited to invite you to City Impact's 17th Annual Beachfront Run on Saturday, May 22nd, 2027, at the beautiful Ventura Promenade.
Enjoy a race course with stunning views of Ventura’s coastline while participating in one of our exciting race options: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or the Kids 1K Run. The event will also feature a variety of exhibitors, lively music, and a festive awards ceremony.
Each participant will receive a custom event shirt and a finisher’s medal. Please note that if you register after March 12th, 2027, we cannot guarantee your preferred shirt size.