LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- El Monte, California
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $40 on Feb 27, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a pint glass or mug
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | $30$40 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 27, 20278:00 AM | $30$40 after Feb 27, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Feb 27, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Feb 27, then $40 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:24 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Whittier Narrows Park, El Monte, CA 91733
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (Alliance Race Timing) for LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:28 or better, the top quarter in 27:50, and half the field in 32:46; the last tenth came in after 49:06.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 42:10 or better, the top quarter in 47:00, and half the field in 52:56; the last tenth came in after 1:13:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 28:07 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 23:07 |
| 30-39 | 25:49 | 23:17 |
| 40-49 | 32:02 | 27:20 |
| 50-59 | 33:12 | 25:26 |
| 60-69 | 33:53 | n/a |
| 70+ | n/a | 37:31 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 75 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 59 to 107 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:24 to 32:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 107 (+37%) | 32:46 | under 23:28 | 18:15 |
| 2025 | 78 (+86%) | 31:16 | under 21:51 | 17:17 |
| 2024 | 42 (-29%) | 29:52 | under 22:55 | 18:53 |
| 2022 | 59 | 32:24 | under 25:10 | 21:09 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:50, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 47:00, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 27 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 76 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
- Whittier Narrows Park, El Monte, CA 91733Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 240 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; MUG RUN Series T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Jan 13, 2024), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is LASAA Mug Run - LASD Homicide Bureau?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Feb 27, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $30, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a pint glass or mug, 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?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 107 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:46 and the winner ran 18:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:50, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Whittier Narrows Park, El Monte, CA 91733.
From the organizers
LASAA’s mission is to provide athletic events for our members, comprised of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees and law enforcement personnel, to promote health, fitness, and camaraderie.
The Mug Run series started in 1993. The primary participants were law enforcement personnel with an average of 10 runners. Since then, the Mug Run series opened its participation to the general public. Today, participation has grown to over 300 runners.
The race provides outside friendly competition and positive interaction between law enforcement and the community.
Race day pricing increases to $40 so make sure to sign up early.
Each runner will receive a T-shirt on race day.