Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk | 5K | Nov 22, 20268:00 AM | $69.81 | – |
| 5K Run / Walk | 5K | Nov 22, 20268:00 AM | $79.18 | – |
| Team Member 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk | Kids | Nov 22, 20268:00 AM | Free | 200 |
| Team Member 5K Run / Walk | 5K | Nov 22, 20268:00 AM | Free | 200 |
| Virtual 5K (shirt & medal ONLY)Virtual | 5K | Nov 22, 20268:00 AM | $55.59 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk: $69.81 until Nov 19.
- 5K Run / Walk: $79.18 until Nov 19.
- Team Member 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk and Team Member 5K Run / Walk: Free until Nov 19.
Online registration closes Nov 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $69.81, entry is about 89 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Irvine runs 35:10, about 11:19 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:55 and men in 31:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
OC Great Park, Irvine, CA 92618
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Ready, Set... Time!) for Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:07 or better, the top quarter in 30:56, and half the field in 39:37; the last tenth came in after 1:00:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:35 | 17:29 |
| 20-29 | 23:14 | 19:37 |
| 30-39 | 24:30 | 19:13 |
| 40-49 | 23:40 | 24:19 |
| 50-59 | 29:58 | 25:32 |
| 60-69 | 30:22 | 28:04 |
| 70+ | 39:23 | n/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 50 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 1,043 to 1,565 finishers, and the median time dropped from 43:05 to 39:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,565 (+50%) | 39:37 | under 26:07 | 16:10 |
| 2025 | 1,043 | 43:05 | under 27:18 | 17:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:56, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
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 22 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 80 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
- OC Great Park, Irvine, CA 92618Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- RACE DAY T-SHIRT: Select size below; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 22, 2026), 2025 (Feb 23, 2025), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023), 2022 (Nov 13, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water?
- Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $69.81, entry is about 89 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,565 runners finished the DUCKS 5K + Game Ticket!; the median finish was 39:37 and the winner ran 16:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:56, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- OC Great Park, Irvine, CA 92618.
From the organizers
The Anaheim Ducks 5K presented by Arrowhead Water will return to Great Park in Irvine on Sunday, November 22nd! Race activities will start promptly at 8:00 AM.
Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome, and as always, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Whether you sign up for the 5K Run or 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk, each participant will receive a race day t-shirt, finisher's medal, souvenir runner's bib, plus (1) Terrace Level ticket to one of the below Ducks home games at Honda Center:
November 11th vs Nashville Predators
December 16th vs Vancouver Canucks
January 5th vs Minnesota Wild