Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:30 AM | $50 | – |
| Top Dog (Love Your Pet Division)(No shirt included) | 5K | Dec 19, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| 400 Meters | Other | Dec 19, 20269:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 2 Miles | Other | Dec 19, 202610:30 AM | $10 | – |
| 800 Meters | Other | Dec 19, 202611:30 AM | $10 | – |
| Golden Eagle Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 19, 202612:30 PM | $10 | – |
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/Walk: $50 until Dec 19.
- Top Dog (Love Your Pet Division)(No shirt included): $35 until Dec 19.
- 400 Meters and 2 Miles and 800 Meters and Golden Eagle Mile: $10 until Dec 19.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Los Angeles runs 39:26, about 12:42 a mile, based on 25 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:32 and men in 35:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032
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 December 19 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 19, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K?
- Saturday, December 19, 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 Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032.
From the organizers
Join us for the very first Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K at Cal State LA!