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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free (Closed) | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Run/Jog | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $48 | – |
| Virtual Palos Verdes Trails 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:48 AM, and the Palos Verdes Trails 5K - Fundraise to Run for Free (Closed) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Ernie Howlett Park, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Alliance Race Timing) for Palos Verdes Trails 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:15 or better, the top quarter in 30:52, and half the field in 38:36; the last tenth came in after 1:04:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:01 | 23:11 |
| 20-29 | 30:17 | 22:41 |
| 30-39 | 28:48 | 23:09 |
| 40-49 | 28:07 | 22:11 |
| 50-59 | 33:30 | 28:47 |
| 60-69 | 30:45 | 29:28 |
| 70+ | 1:04:47 | 57:21 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 47 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 322 to 474 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:52 to 38:36.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 474 (-12%) | 38:36 | under 27:15 | 20:07 |
| 2024 | 541 (+27%) | 37:46 | under 26:52 | 18:53 |
| 2023 | 425 (+32%) | 38:11 | under 26:36 | 18:40 |
| 2022 | 322 | 30:52 | under 19:47 | 0:02 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:52, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 84°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.
What the organizers of Palos Verdes Trails 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
6:30 am Packet pickup for pre-registered participants and onsite registration for those not pre-registered begins. 7:00 am Enjoy fresh bagels again this year, courtesy of Bagels Galore. 7:40 am Announcements / Short Speeches / Recognition…
Schedule and packet pickup
Skip the lines by picking up your race bib and shirt in advance. Friday October 2, 2-6 pm (Palos Verdes). Packet pickup will be at Vista Sotheby's at 35 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates. Saturday October 3, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm…
Course
Due to an error on our part, the course was shorter than 3.1 miles or 5K. We apologize for the oversight and will be working closely with the City of Rolling Hills Estates to create a new course that is a full 5K next year.
Course
Please note: Per city regulations, no pets or wheels are permitted on the course.
Parking and travel
Parking options are as follows: 1) In the lot at the end of the entrance road. Turn right into the lot. For reference, the start/finish line is marked with a star. 2) Along the entry road. 3) When all of the spaces in the park fill up, you…
Shirt and medal
For information on becoming an event sponsor, click HERE. If you'd like your logo to appear on the sponsor banner and event t-shirts, we must receive your application and high quality (vector file format) logo file by Friday September 11…
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This 5K offers the natural beauty of the Palos Verdes trails. Enjoy the shade of eucalyptus trees as you traverse the well-groomed horse trails over gently rolling hills. Invigorate your body. Soothe your soul.
Please note: Dogs and strollers are not permitted on the course, per City of Rolling Hills Estates regulations.