Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, February 12 to 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:45 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Santa Maria, California
- Entry fee
- From $22
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 12, 2027 | ||||
| 12 Hour Race | – | Feb 12, 20278:45 PM | $45 | – |
| Saturday, Feb 13, 2027 | ||||
| 5k Race | 5K | Feb 13, 20279:30 AM | $22 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 12 Hour Race: $45 until Feb 12.
- 5k Race: $22 until Feb 13.
Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $22, entry is about 41 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 6:51 AM, and the 12 Hour Race starts at 8:45 PM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 12 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 560 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 15, 2025), 2024 (Feb 17, 2024), 2023 (Feb 18, 2023), 2022 (Feb 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Elevate 5k & 12 Hour Race at First Baptist Church?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, February 12 to 13, 2027: 12 Hour Race on Friday; 5K on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $22 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $22, entry is about 41 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.
- Where does it start?
- 2970 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA 93455.
From the organizers
Please visit www.ElevateRace.com for the most up to date and detailed information.
Thank you for your interest in participating in our 10th annual Elevate race!
What: 5k & 12 hour race
Purpose: To support our Elevate missions project
When: 5k starts Sat, Feb 13, 2027 @ 9:30am / 12 hour race starts Fri, Feb 12, 2027 @ 8:45pm
Where: First Baptist Church campus in Santa Maria, CA
Cost:
5k = $22
12 Hour = $45
All the proceeds from this event will go to support the Elevate missions project. Your participation as either a runner or volunteer will help make it possible!