Northgate Market 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's 1K | Kids | Oct 31, 20267:45 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:15 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kid's 1K: $20 until Oct 31.
- 5K Run/Walk: $60 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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 Anaheim runs 37:02, about 11:55 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:31 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Kid's 1K starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
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 results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Race Fox Results) for Northgate Market 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Northgate Market 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:53 or better, the top quarter in 28:25, and half the field in 34:15; the last tenth came in after 50:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:24 | 18:18 |
| 20-29 | 23:08 | 19:06 |
| 30-39 | 21:59 | 19:57 |
| 40-49 | 23:54 | 18:33 |
| 50-59 | 26:14 | 21:57 |
| 60-69 | 37:01 | 26:04 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 13 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Northgate Market 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 597 to 675 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:25 to 34:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 675 (+13%) | 34:15 | under 23:53 | 15:55 |
| 2024 | 597 | 32:25 | under 22:54 | 14:51 |
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 2025 5K field finished under 28:25, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 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 October 31 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 210 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Northgate Market 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 675 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 34:15 and the winner ran 15:55.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:25, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806.
From the organizers
It’s Back — The Annual Northgate Market 5K!
We’re thrilled to welcome you to this beloved community tradition, benefiting the Familia González Reynoso Foundation. This incredible organization supports higher education, human services, schools, orphanages, scholarships, and grants that change lives.
Come join the fun at Angel Stadium, where you’ll get the unforgettable chance to run on the field and see yourself on the Jumbo-Tron — all while enjoying a vibrant Día de los Muertos theme.
Every race entry includes:
Commemorative race shirt
Finisher medal
Finish line photos & video
Access to the post-race expo
Come run, celebrate, and make a difference — together, we can support those in need while creating memories that last a lifetime!