Space Race Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- La Canada, California
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Family 1 Mile Memory Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included) | Kids | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $10 | – |
| Top Dog Division + | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| Top Dog Division (No shirt included) | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
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 and Family 1 Mile Memory Walk: $50 until Oct 25.
- Kids 1 Mile (Shirt not Included): $10 until Oct 25.
- Top Dog Division +: $65 until Oct 25.
- Top Dog Division (No shirt included): $35 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
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 7:05 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4550 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
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 25 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 4550 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA 91011Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Space Race Run?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 4550 Oak Grove Drive, La Canada, CA 91011.
From the organizers
Young At Heart Foundation supports kids and their families that are awaiting and recovering from organ transplants. Join us at the Hahamongna Watershed park area, Just north of the Rose Bowl stadium.
For more information visit: youngatheartfoundation.com