ROCK & RUN 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock & Run 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $40$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 1, then $50 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, 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 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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the Rock & Run 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
314 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
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 81°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
- 314 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is ROCK & RUN 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $40, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 314 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.
From the organizers
Presented By:
Sagient
El Segundo Firefighters Association
Rock & Brews Restaurant
A 5K charity run inspired by axes and guitars. Test your firefighter endurance on a 3.1 mile course through our beach city. Once you finish the run, come celebrate your achievement at the exclusive Rock & Brews Afterparty! Where Rock Music, Incredible Food, and a Beer Garden await your arrival.