Destiny Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 204 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 227.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Run 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | 227 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 1, then $45 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arizona ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lake Havasu City runs 40:07, about 12:55 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 52:04 and men in 51:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the Destiny Run 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 520 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1150 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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 results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Destiny Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Destiny Run 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:32 or better, the top quarter in 34:53, and half the field in 48:58; the last tenth came in after 1:01:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 35:54 | 37:42 |
| 20-29 | 33:32 | 41:48 |
| 30-39 | 26:20 | 25:47 |
| 40-49 | 35:07 | 41:13 |
| 50-59 | 33:17 | 25:59 |
| 60-69 | 35:22 | 33:19 |
| 70+ | 44:09 | 46:04 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 46 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Destiny Run 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 140 to 204 finishers, and the median time dropped from 51:47 to 48:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 204 (+46%) | 48:58 | under 28:32 | 17:16 |
| 2024 | 140 | 51:47 | under 28:36 | 17:16 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arizona 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:53, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 13 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 21 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 75°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1150 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 520 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Destiny Run 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arizona ($35).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 204 runners finished the DestinyRun 5K; the median finish was 48:58 and the winner ran 17:16.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 204 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 227, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:53, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1150 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.
From the organizers
This 5K race is a great option for runners and walkers at every level. This easy course on the island offers views of the beautiful lake! The distance is perfect for new or experienced runners, families with strollers or aspiring youngster that want to take on the challenge, well behaved leashed dogs, and all who want to come together to raise funds toward the great cause of Destiny Rescue. Destiny Rescue will use the funds to send undercover agents into the darkest places on earth, risking their own lives to help children escape from the clutches of traffickers.