Santa Anita Derby Day 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Arcadia, California
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $40 on Nov 30, 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/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $38$40 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Umamusume: Pretty Derby Team - 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 3, 20278:00 AM | $43$48 after Feb 8, 2027 | – |
| Kids 6-Furlong Race (7-12 yrs) | Kids | Apr 3, 202710:00 AM | $15$20 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Kids Homestretch Dash (6 & Under) | Kids | Apr 3, 202710:20 AM | $15$20 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk: $38 until Nov 30, then $40 until Dec 31, then $43 until Feb 8, then $48 until Mar 1, then $53 until Mar 29, then $56 until Apr 3, then $60 until Apr 4.
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Team - 5K Run/Walk: $43 until Feb 8, then $48 until Mar 8, then $52 until Mar 29, then $55 until Apr 3, then $59 until Apr 4.
- Kids 6-Furlong Race (7-12 yrs) and Kids Homestretch Dash (6 & Under): $15 until Nov 30, then $20 until Dec 31, then $22 until Feb 8, then $25 until Apr 4.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $38, 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 6:38 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk 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
285 W. Huntington Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 285 W. Huntington Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 4, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 6, 2024), 2023 (Apr 8, 2023), 2022 (Apr 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Santa Anita Derby Day 5K?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $38, 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.
- Where does it start?
- 285 W. Huntington Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on derbyday5k.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The 2026 Derby Day 5K is in the books—and what a day.
A sold-out 7,500 participants, incredible energy from start to finish, and a full day of celebration in the infield made this one for the record books. Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, and cheered—we couldn’t do it without you.
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Results
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