2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Sylmar, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Run | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| General Admission | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| K-12 & College Students | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Family Run: $25 until Nov 7.
- General Admission and K-12 & College Students: $25 until Oct 1, then $50 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 32 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 California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the Family Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12890 Harding Street, Sylmar, CA 91342
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Ready, Set... Time!) for 2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 29:27 or better, the top quarter in 34:03, and half the field in 41:52; the last tenth came in after 1:05:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:42 | 25:38 |
| 20-29 | 31:49 | 27:23 |
| 30-39 | 33:48 | 24:23 |
| 40-49 | 30:50 | 30:11 |
| 50-59 | 44:01 | 37:47 |
| 60-69 | 55:55 | 44:23 |
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 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:03, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 11 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 6% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 70 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
- 12890 Harding Street, Sylmar, CA 91342Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,730 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is 2nd Annual AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K to Unite Los Angeles Community at LA Mission College?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $25, entry is about 32 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 221 runners finished the General Admission; the median finish was 41:52 and the winner ran 22:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:03, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 12890 Harding Street, Sylmar, CA 91342.
From the organizers
AMCFF is proud to announce the first ever Running Con Ganas 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Los Angeles Mission College. This inspiring community run will bring together students, families, and neighbors to celebrate health, determination, and educational opportunity.
“Ganas” — the Spanish word for “desire, drive, and motivation” — reflects the spirit of this event. All fitness levels are welcome to participate in the 5K, which will weave through the scenic LA Mission College campus and surrounding areas.
Running With Purpose
The AMCFF “Running Con Ganas” 5K is more than just a race — it’s a movement to:
Promote health, wellness, and community pride
Encourage students and families to engage in active lifestyles