Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Valencia, California
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Oct 8, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $35$45 after Oct 8, 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 $45 on Oct 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 8, then $45 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
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 6:19 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
24247 Village Circle Dr, Valencia, CA 91354
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 (Alliance Race Timing) for Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:35 or better, the top quarter in 32:06, and half the field in 38:46; the last tenth came in after 59:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 31:27 |
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 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 6% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 24247 Village Circle Dr, Valencia, CA 91354Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,200 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 32 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:46 and the winner ran 19:33.
- Where does it start?
- 24247 Village Circle Dr, Valencia, CA 91354.
From the organizers
The 2nd Annual Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk will be a 3.1 mile race to benefit the nonprofit 501(c)3 Dig Deep Theatre! Family friendly, all ages and experience levels welcome!
The race will be held at 8am Saturday, November 7, 2026 at West Creek Park (24247 Village Circle Dr.) in Valencia, CA. All proceeds from this 5K will go towards upcoming staged productions and readings of classic and contemporary dramas and comedies. Since we are a theatre company, this event celebrates storytelling -- so feel free to dress as a character from film, TV, or theatre! There will be prizes (including passes to Top Out Climbing Gym) for Best Costume and for Male, Female and Non-binary winners.