Jakes & Del Mar Lifeguard Association Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Del Mar, California
- Entry fee
- From $75
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 17, 202611:00 AM | $75 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $75 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 103 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 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 6:53 AM, and the 5K Fun Run starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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 October 17 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°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
- 1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Jakes & Del Mar Lifeguard Association Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 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 $75, entry is about 103 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014.
From the organizers
Bring the family to the beach in front of Jakes and enjoy an easy 5K run /walk. Prizes for 1st place Female, Male, Youngest, Oldest and Stroller finishers. All finishers will enjoy a light lunch and beverages and will receive a Commemorative Tee Shirt for their efforts. Bring some cash to participate in the 50/50 raffle. All proceeds to benefit the Del Mar Lifeguard Association ( a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit ) in their efforts to promote beach and ocean safety through outreach, education and training.