Fox Fall Classic - Lake Los Carneros 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Goleta, California
- Entry fee
- From $10
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| 1-Mile Run | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 20269:15 AM | $10 | – |
| 2-Mile Run | Other | Oct 4, 20269:15 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $25 until Oct 4.
- 1-Mile Run: $10 until Oct 4.
- 2-Mile Run: $15 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 32 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 Goleta runs 33:32, about 10:48 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:31 and men in 29:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 530 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
304 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
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 results5K Run
2-Mile Run
Aggregated from official results for Fox Fall Classic - Lake Los Carneros. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Fox Fall Classic - Lake Los Carneros?
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 21:01 or better, the top quarter in 24:14, and half the field in 29:07; the last tenth came in after 39:36.
At the 2025 2-Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 15:23 or better, the top quarter in 18:04, and half the field in 21:42; the last tenth came in after 29:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | n/a | 22:29 |
| 60-69 | 26:47 | 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 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 93°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
- 304 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA 93117Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 530 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Fox Fall Classic - Lake Los Carneros?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $25, entry is about 32 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 45 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 29:07 and the winner ran 17:53.
- Where does it start?
- 304 N. Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA 93117.
From the organizers
The race is located at Lake Los Carneros just past Stow House on the path.
8:30 AM 5K START TIME
9:15 AM 2-Mile START TIME