Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K & 10 Miler 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $125 on Nov 23, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler | 10 Mile | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $110$125 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K | Other | Apr 3, 20278:45 AM | $65$75 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10 Mile fee goes up to $125 on Nov 23, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Rock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler: $110 until Nov 23, then $125 until Feb 4, then $130 until Apr 3.
- Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K: $65 until Nov 23, then $75 until Feb 4, then $85 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $110, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 10-mile race in California, which costs $60 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the Rock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsRock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler
Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K
Aggregated from official results for Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K & 10 Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K & 10 Miler?
At the 2026 Rock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler, the fastest tenth finished in 1:35:45 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:06, and half the field in 2:10:11; the last tenth came in after 2:48:37.
At the 2026 Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K, the fastest tenth finished in 40:02 or better, the top quarter in 44:05, and half the field in 51:12; the last tenth came in after 1:06:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:05:19 | 1:35:42 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:29:59 |
| 40-49 | 1:42:16 | 1:32:05 |
| 50-59 | 1:52:43 | 1:56:29 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US trail 10-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10-mile race field finished under 1:55:06, against 1:39:05 in a typical US trail 10-mile race, so times here run 16 percent slower.
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 April 3 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 73°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
- 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92652Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 10 Mile, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 4, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Rock It in El Moro Canyon 6K & 10 Miler?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $125 on Nov 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $110, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 10-mile race in California, which costs $60 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 10 Mile, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 147 runners finished the Rock It in El Moro Canyon 10 Miler; the median finish was 2:10:11 and the winner ran 1:15:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10-mile race field finished under 1:55:06, against 1:39:05 in a typical US trail 10-mile race, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92652.
From the organizers
Run it, hike it, and rock it on the trails of beautiful El Moro Canyon. Treat yourself to a 6K or 10 mile run or hike with challenging climbs, descents and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. There's nothing like reaching the finish line on a course like this! Your memories will live on through the race photos included in registration, the shirt you'll proudly wear, and your finisher patch. Course maps are here