St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Saint Helena, California
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helena 5K Race | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:45 AM | $50 | – |
| St. Helena 1mi Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- St. Helena 5K Race: $50 until Oct 15.
- St. Helena 1mi Fun Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 15, 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 7:19 AM, and the St. Helena 5K Race starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 1,150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1304 Oak Ave., Saint Helena, CA 94574
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 resultsSt. Helena 5K Race
St. Helena 1mi Fun Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Golden State Race Timing) for St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk?
At the 2025 St. Helena 5K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 20:15 or better, the top quarter in 22:59, and half the field in 27:32; the last tenth came in after 35:10.
At the 2025 St. Helena 1mi Fun Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 8:14 or better, the top quarter in 9:45, and half the field in 11:22; the last tenth came in after 17:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:58 | 19:48 |
| 20-29 | 30:37 | 24:00 |
| 30-39 | 27:34 | 20:14 |
| 40-49 | 23:48 | 25:53 |
| 50-59 | 28:08 | 24:54 |
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 22:59, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 25 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 October 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 1304 Oak Ave., Saint Helena, CA 94574Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is St. Helena Hometown Harvest Festival 5K Race and 1mi Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 15, 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.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 93 runners finished the St. Helena 5K Race; the median finish was 27:32 and the winner ran 15:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 22:59, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 25 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1304 Oak Ave., Saint Helena, CA 94574.
From the organizers
Please join Core Community Fitness along with St. Helena Parks and Recreation to start off the St. Helena Harvest Festival outside and moving! Join us for the 5k Race or the 1mi Fun Run/Walk on the morning of October 17, 2026!
5K Race winner packages for the top male and female winners!
We are offering family packages so you can all run together. We want to encourage ALL of you to get out, move and have fun with your family and your community! Up to 6 family members can run for just $80.