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17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN 2027

Date
Saturday, May 22, 2027
Start time
7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $95 on Jan 29, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Half MarathonHalf MarathonMay 22, 20277:00 AM$80$95 after Jan 29, 2027–
10K10KMay 22, 20277:30 AM$60$70 after Jan 29, 2027–
5K5KMay 22, 20277:45 AM$55$60 after Jan 29, 2027–
Kids 1K RunKidsMay 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.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Half Marathon: $80 until Jan 29, then $95 until Mar 5, then $100 until Apr 30, then $115 until May 23.
  • 10K: $60 until Jan 29, then $70 until Mar 5, then $75 until Apr 30, then $85 until May 23.
  • 5K: $55 until Jan 29, then $60 until Mar 5, then $65 until Apr 30, then $70 until May 23.
  • Kids 1K Run: $20 until Jan 29, then $25 until May 23.

Online registration closes May 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $80, entry is about 60 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

5K

456
finishers
37:19
median (12:02 /mi)
19:02
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
median 37:1920:531:07:03
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Half Marathon

289
finishers
2:17:06
median (10:27 /mi)
1:22:15
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men

10K

274
finishers
1:06:44
median (10:46 /mi)
40:43
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Race Fox Results) for 17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at 17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2028:2523:02
20-2928:1123:42
30-3926:5222:54
40-4924:4825:27
50-5930:4026:09
60-6925:3233:41
70+43:27n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 36 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN 5K year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 352 to 456 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:01 to 37:19.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026456 (+30%)37:19under 27:1319:02
202535237:01under 26:2520:41

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

  • Half Marathon: About average for California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:56:41, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here are about average.
  • 10K: Slower than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:09, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 3 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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of 17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

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Rules and FAQ

FAQ's

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Race details

Where
668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 620 feet
Included with entry
Tech Shirt (UNISEX-fit is little big and loose); T-Shirt (YOUTH UNISEX)
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions
2027 (May 22, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is 17th Annual BEACHFRONT RUN?
Saturday, May 22, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Jan 29, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?
At $80, entry is about 60 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 456 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:19 and the winner ran 19:02.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
668 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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.

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