Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $45 on Nov 9, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult | Other | Nov 15, 20268:30 AM | $35$45 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12) | Kids | Nov 15, 20268:30 AM | $10$15 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run (Timed) - Adult | 5K | Nov 15, 20268:30 AM | $35$45 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12) | 5K | Nov 15, 20268:30 AM | $10$15 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $45 on Nov 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult and 5K Run (Timed) - Adult: $35 until Nov 9, then $45 until Nov 15.
- 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Child (Ages 6-12) and 5K Run (Timed) - Child (Ages 6-12): $10 until Nov 9, then $15 until Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Los Angeles runs 39:26, about 12:42 a mile, based on 25 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:32 and men in 35:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:25 AM, and the 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (Untimed) - Adult starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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 (Ready, Set...Time!) for Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:11 or better, the top quarter in 27:06, and half the field in 31:26; the last tenth came in after 55:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:28 | 22:52 |
| 20-29 | 26:54 | 23:44 |
| 30-39 | 24:21 | 21:18 |
| 40-49 | 24:03 | 22:01 |
| 50-59 | 28:30 | 23:11 |
| 60-69 | 33:36 | 30:49 |
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 27:06, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 12 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 November 15 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 78°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
- Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Race to Cure Sarcoma Los Angeles?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 193 runners finished the 5K Run (Timed) - Adult; the median finish was 31:26 and the winner ran 16:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:06, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
From the organizers
The Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) Los Angeles brings together hundreds of members of the community who have been impacted by this disease. Each year, the Sarcoma Foundation of America raises awareness and funds for much-needed research, through RTCS events across the country. JOIN US for our annual event in Los Angeles!
TOGETHER WE CAN FIND A CURE.