Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Hemet, California
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $55 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 31, 20277:30 AM | $50$55 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 31, 20277:45 AM | $40$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Kids 1 Mile | Kids | May 31, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 5K/10KVirtual | 5K | May 31, 20277:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $50 until Jan 1, then $55 until Mar 29, then $60 until May 27, then $65 until May 31.
- 5K: $40 until Jan 1, then $45 until Mar 29, then $50 until May 27, then $55 until May 31.
- Kids 1 Mile: $30 until Jan 1, then $35 until May 31.
Online registration closes May 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above 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 5:38 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1801 Angler Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Fusion Timing) for Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:58 or better, the top quarter in 28:07, and half the field in 36:24; the last tenth came in after 56:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 31:01 |
| 20-29 | 28:09 | 28:05 |
| 30-39 | 34:06 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 36:43 | 27:22 |
| 50-59 | 53:43 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 41:24 | 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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:07, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 8 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 May 31 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% 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
- 1801 Angler Ave, Hemet, CA 92543Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,630 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 31, 2027), 2026 (May 25, 2026), 2025 (May 26, 2025), 2024 (May 27, 2024), 2023 (May 29, 2023), 2022 (May 30, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk?
- Monday, May 31, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 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?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 71 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:24 and the winner ran 24:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:07, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1801 Angler Ave, Hemet, CA 92543.
From the organizers
Event Description
Celebrate Memorial Day the right way — by running! The Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run is one of Hemet, CA's most beloved annual running events, held near the stunning Diamond Valley Lake. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or lacing up for the first time, this flat, fast, out-and-back course is designed for every runner and walker.
With a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 miles), and our fan-favorite Kids 1 Mile Run, the whole family is welcome to join the Memorial Day festivities in Hemet, California.
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