Mutt Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Entry fee
- From $60
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutt Run | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 62 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 San Diego runs 36:54, about 11:53 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:50 and men in 34:11.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the Mutt Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 310 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92111
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 24 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 82°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
- Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92111Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 310 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Mutt Run?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $60, entry is about 62 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, San Diego, CA 92111.
From the organizers
*Please note this 5K is just for fun and raising money for a non-profit—it won't count as a qualifying event for other races.
Get ready to run, walk, wag, and HOWL with us on Saturday, October 24 at the 13th Annual Howl-O-Ween Mutt Run 5K Run/Walk!
Whether you’re a serious runner, a casual walker, a dedicated dog person, or just looking for a fun Halloween morning with your favorite four-legged friend, there’s a place for you in our pack!
And this year, we’re running for a BIG reason: our goal is to raise $120,000 to help provide the food, shelter, medical care, and second chances our rescue dogs need while they wait for their forever homes.