2026 Kindness Matters Walk 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kindness Matters In-Person Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| 2026 Kindness Matters Virtual WalkVirtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 46 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fullerton runs 49:06, about 15:48 a mile, based on 2 races with published results. Women typically finish in 53:22 and men in 44:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the 2026 Kindness Matters In-Person Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1275 N. Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1275 N. Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Kindness Matters Walk?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $20, entry is about 46 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 1275 N. Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832.
From the organizers
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 10th Annual Kindness Matters Walk (KM Walk) - a milestone year for a community tradition built on hope, gratitude, and action. In 2026, participants can join us in person on Thanksgiving morning in Fullerton, CA, or participate virtually from wherever you are. However you choose to take part, every step helps carry Katie's legacy forward. All participants are encouraged to register online in advance of the walk.