Coyote Hills 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fremont, California
- Entry fee
- From $63 · goes up to $77 on Nov 16, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $72$77 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $63$68 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| HALF MARATHON | Half Marathon | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $90$95 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| Hiker Division | Half Marathon | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $65$70 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| Remote RunnerVirtual | – | Jan 30, 20277:30 AM | $45$50 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $77 on Nov 16, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $72 until Nov 16, then $77 until Jan 4, then $82 until Jan 30.
- 5K: $63 until Nov 16, then $68 until Jan 4, then $73 until Jan 30.
- HALF MARATHON: $90 until Nov 16, then $95 until Jan 4, then $100 until Jan 30.
- Hiker Division: $65 until Nov 9, then $70 until Dec 14, then $75 until Jan 30.
Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $90, entry is about 80 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 Fremont runs 2:12:12, about 10:05 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:37 and men in 2:07:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9400 Quarry Rd, Fremont, CA 94555
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 (5 years)5K
10K
HALF MARATHON
Aggregated from official results for Coyote Hills. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Coyote Hills?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:11 or better, the top quarter in 29:22, and half the field in 34:50; the last tenth came in after 54:11.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:49 or better, the top quarter in 55:10, and half the field in 1:05:07; the last tenth came in after 1:27:17.
At the 2026 HALF MARATHON, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:54 or better, the top quarter in 1:54:39, and half the field in 2:13:47; the last tenth came in after 2:49:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:41 | 23:11 |
| 20-29 | 28:14 | 25:30 |
| 30-39 | 29:26 | 24:03 |
| 40-49 | 28:01 | 20:50 |
| 50-59 | 28:41 | 21:41 |
| 60-69 | 31:22 | 35:27 |
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 29 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Coyote Hills 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 193 to 266 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:12 to 34:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 266 (+5%) | 34:50 | under 25:11 | 18:47 |
| 2025 | 254 (+15%) | 37:59 | under 25:25 | 16:48 |
| 2024 | 220 (-24%) | 38:53 | under 26:48 | 19:19 |
| 2023 | 289 (+50%) | 42:56 | under 30:47 | 18:26 |
| 2022 | 193 | 35:12 | under 25:11 | 20:34 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:22, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 55:10, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:54:39, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, 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 January 30 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 64°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
- 9400 Quarry Rd, Fremont, CA 94555Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 30, 2027), 2026 (Jan 31, 2026), 2025 (Jan 25, 2025), 2024 (Jan 20, 2024), 2023 (Jan 21, 2023), 2022 (Jan 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Coyote Hills?
- Saturday, January 30, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $63 before processing fees, and rises to $77 on Nov 16, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $90, entry is about 80 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 266 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:50 and the winner ran 18:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:22, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 9400 Quarry Rd, Fremont, CA 94555.
From the organizers
This Fremont park has "hills" in the name, but the climbing is minimal at these runs by the bay. You will find an abundance of scenic views and variety of surfaces from dirt to paved to the wood boardwalks running through the marsh!
Hikers/walkers are always welcome!
About Coyote Hills Regional Park
The low-lying Coyote Hills rise as a prominent landmark on the eastern shoreline of San Francisco Bay, along the western edge of southern Alameda County.